Providence College

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Providence, RI
3.0 2 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Rhode Island

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Overview

Total enrollment

4,666

Location Providence, Rhode Island
Website providence.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#125

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Providence College, a private Dominican Catholic institution established in 1917, is situated in Rhode Island's capital city of Providence, approximately 50 miles from Boston. The 105-acre suburban campus features a mix of Gothic and contemporary architecture, with the St. Dominic Chapel serving as a central landmark. As the only college in North America administered by Dominican Friars, PC maintains selective admission standards and offers a liberal arts curriculum centered around a required Development of Western Civilization program. The college is known for its programs in business, education, and humanities, while competing in NCAA Division I athletics as the Friars, particularly recognized for its men's basketball program. All undergraduate students are required to live on campus for their first three years, with housing options ranging from traditional residence halls to apartment-style living.

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Ratings

Providence is rated within the top 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Providence College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#125
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#102
Best Colleges in Rhode Island

#3
Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

#3
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#487
Best Value Colleges in Rhode Island

#3

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1250/1390
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 29/32
GPA 3.47

Acceptance Rate

50.9%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 19.2%
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$63,550

Costs for Providence College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$63,550
Books and Supplies		$1,150
Other Fees		$1,030
Room and Board		$17,840
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,540
Total One Year Cost		$85,110

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$68,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

85% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Providence College are Business, Social Sciences, and Education. 33% of students major in Business, 13% in Social Sciences, and 9% in Education.