What SAT score do I need for Providence College?

Providence College's middle 50% SAT range is 1250 to 1390. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for Providence College?

Middle 50% ACT range is 29 to 32. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at Providence College?

Providence College admits roughly 51% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does Providence College actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $48,523 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Providence College a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Providence College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Providence College

Providence, RI · Northeast

Acceptance rate: 50.9%
SAT mid-50: 1250-1390
Cost after aid: $48,523
Graduation rate: 86%

What Providence College says matters

How Providence College rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 51%; 6,372 of 12,521
Yield: 19%; 1,223 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1100-1310
ACT mid-50: 25-31
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 53%2,771 of 5,188
Women: 49%3,601 of 7,332

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA
Application essay

Important

Recommendations
Extracurricular activities
Character or personal qualities

Considered

Class rank
Standardized test scores
Talent or ability
First generation
Alumni relation
Geographical residence
Volunteer work
Work experience
Level of applicant's interest

Not considered

Interview
State residency
Religious affiliation or commitment

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Providence College published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission135

Entrance Exams

SAT: Yes
ACT: Yes
AP: Yes
Institutional Exam: Yes
SAT or ACT: /ADMS_CONSIDER
ACT Only: Considered
SAT Only: Considered

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 5,188
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 7,332
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied: 1
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 2,771
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 3,601
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 549
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 673
Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 1
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 12,521
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 6,372
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 1,223
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 923
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 377
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 103
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 11,157
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 5,936
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 1,101
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 441
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 59
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 19

Wait List

Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:: 3,199
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:: 1,098
Number of wait-listed students admitted:: 251

Admissions Requirements

English: 4
Mathematics: 4
Science: 3
Of these, units that must be lab: 2
Social studies: 2
History: 2
English: 4
Mathematics: 4
Science: 4
Of these, units that must be lab: 2
Foreign language: 4
Social studies: 2
History: 2

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Considered
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Considered
Application Essay: Very Important
Recommendation(s): Important
Interview: Not Considered
Extracurricular activities: Important
Talent/ability: Considered
Character/personal qualities: Important
First generation: Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Considered
Geographical residence: Considered
State residency: Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Volunteer work: Considered
Work experience: Considered
Level of applicant’s interest: Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.495
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.083
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,100
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,200
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,310
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 550
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 610
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 660
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 540
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 590
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 660
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 25%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 28%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 31%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 24%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 27%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 29%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 24%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 28%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 33%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 13.72
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 42.15
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 34.71
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 9.09
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399: 0.33
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299: 0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100
SAT Math: 700-800: 9.09
SAT Math: 600-699: 40
SAT Math: 500-599: 38.68
SAT Math: 400-499: 10.08
SAT Math: 300-399: 2.15
SAT Math: 200-299: 0
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 8.43
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 43.31
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 39.01
SAT Composite: 800-999: 8.76
SAT Composite: 600-799: 0.5
SAT Composite: 400-599: 0
SAT Composite: Total: 100.01
ACT Composite: 30-36: 40.2
ACT Composite: 24-29: 42.16
ACT Composite: 18-23: 16.67
ACT Composite: 12-17: 0.98
ACT Composite: 6-11: 0
ACT Composite: Below 6: 0
ACT Math: 30-36: 24.51
ACT Math: 24-29: 50.98
ACT Math: 18-23: 19.61
ACT Math: 12-17: 4.9
ACT Math: 6-11: 0
ACT Math: Below 6: 0
ACT English: 30-36: 40.2
ACT English: 24-29: 40.2
ACT English: 18-23: 15.69
ACT English: 12-17: 3.92
ACT English: 6-11: 0
ACT English: Below 6: 0
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 45%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 81%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 98%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 2.1%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 0
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 16%
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.54
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 100%

Admission Policies

Amount of application fee:: 65
Yes, by:: Yes
Amount of housing deposit:: 200
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: 1 Year
Number of early decision applications received by your institution: 538
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan: 460

Transfer Admission22

Fall Applicants

Men: 168
Women: 151
Unknown: 1
Total: 320
Men: 83
Women: 70
Total: 153
Men: 32
Women: 26
Total: 58

Application for Admission

Fall: Yes
Spring: Yes
High school transcript: Required
College transcript(s): Required
Essay or personal statement: Required
Interview: Not Required
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):: 2.7

Transfer Credit Policies

Number: 9
Unit Type: C
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:: https://registrar.providence.edu/va-benefits/yellow-ribbon/

Academic Offerings and Policies22

Special Study Options

Cross-registration: Yes
Distance learning: Yes
Double major: Yes
Dual enrollment: Yes
Exchange student program (domestic): Yes
Honors Program: Yes
Independent study: Yes
Internships: Yes
Liberal arts/career combination: Yes
Student-designed major: Yes
Study abroad: Yes
Teacher certification program: Yes
Undergraduate Research: Yes

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: Yes
English (including composition): Yes
History: Yes
Humanities: Yes
Intensive writing: Yes
Mathematics: Yes
Philosophy: Yes
Sciences (biological or physical): Yes
Social science: Yes

Student Life36

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 90%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 0
Percent of women who join sororities: 0
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 97%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 2.9%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 0
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 88%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 0
Percent of women who join sororities: 0
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 70%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 30%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 1.2%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18
Average age of full-time students: 20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 20

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: Yes
Choral groups: Yes
Concert band: Yes
Dance: Yes
Drama/theater: Yes
International Student Organization: Yes
Jazz band: Yes
Literary magazine: Yes
Model UN: Yes
Music ensembles: Yes
Musical theater: Yes
Pep band: Yes
Radio station: Yes
Student government: Yes
Student newspaper: Yes
Student-run film society: Yes
Symphony orchestra: Yes
Television station: Yes
Yearbook: Yes

Housing

Special housing for disabled students: Yes

Annual Expenses3

Information

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:: https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/providence

Credits per Term

Minimum: 12
Maximum: 18

Financial Aid108

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 110
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 26,118
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 13
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 13,982

Methodology

Institutional methodology (IM): Yes

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 4886830
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 394150
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 74922962
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 1701406
Total Scholarships/Grants: 81905348
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 13042607
Federal Work-Study: 850000
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 0
Total Self-Help: 13892607
Parent Loans: 1908700
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 1378471
Athletic Awards: 1022159

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 18749203
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 1912142
Total Scholarships/Grants: 20661345
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 21639137
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 980000
Total Self-Help: 22619137
Parent Loans: 10145931
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 3686899
Athletic Awards: 10719080

Students Awarded Aid

B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 915
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 579
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 579
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 579
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 415
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 94
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 243
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 93%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 49554
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 42855
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4694
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3351
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 2,882
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 1,992
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 1,991
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 1,991
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 1,518
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 263
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 711
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 90%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 49375
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 41395
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 5368
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4490
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 18
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 14
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 14
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 8
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 11
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 0
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 1
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 45%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 11965
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 7265
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4373
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4373

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 872

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 606
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 597
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 67
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 148
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 69.49
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 68.46
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 7.68
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 16.97
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 44385
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 23330
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 57550
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 61570

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: Yes
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: Yes
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:: 83
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 72,095
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 5,931,698

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: Yes
CSS PROFILE: Yes
Other (specify):: Yes

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: Yes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: Yes
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: Yes
Federal Pell Grants: Yes
Federal SEOG: Yes
State scholarships/grants: Yes
Private scholarships: Yes
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: Yes
United Negro College Fund: Yes

Institutional Aid

Academics: Yes
Athletics: Yes
ROTC: Yes
Music/drama: Yes
Religious affiliation: Yes
Alumni affiliation: Yes
Art: Yes
Athletics: Yes
Music/drama: Yes
State/district residency: Yes
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:: We cover the cost of required textbook rental for all undergraduate day students.

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred30

Diploma/Certificates

Education: 73.33
Law/legal studies: 13.33
Business/marketing: 13.33
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100.0%

Associate

Liberal arts/general studies: 50
Business/marketing: 50
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Bachelors

Area, ethnic, and gender studies: 1.03
Communication/journalism: 0.19
Computer and information sciences: 2.06
Education: 4.58
Engineering: 0.28
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 0.75
English: 2.25
Liberal arts/general studies: 0.56
Biological/life sciences: 9.73
Mathematics and statistics: 0.75
Interdisciplinary studies: 0.84
Philosophy and religious studies: 0.65
Theology and religious vocations: 0.28
Physical sciences: 0.47
Psychology: 9.07
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services: 0.19
Public administration and social services: 1.5
Social sciences: 12.35
Visual and performing arts: 1.59
Health professions and related programs: 4.68
Business/marketing: 43.5
History: 2.71
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100.01

Enrollment And Persistence162

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 549
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 673
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 33
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 26
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 1,461
All other degree-seeking: women: 1,740
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: men: 2,043
Total degree-seeking: women: 2,439
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 1
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men: 2,044
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women: 2,439
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 1
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: men: 8
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 4
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 23
All other degree-seeking: women: 31
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: men: 31
Total degree-seeking: women: 36
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 4
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 2
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men: 35
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women: 38
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 92
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 97
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 17
All other degree-seeking: women: 45
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: men: 9
Degree-seeking, first-time: women: 18
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: men: 46
All other degree-seeking: women: 88
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 4
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 14
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: men: 59
Total graduate Part-Time Students: women: 120
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total all undergraduates: 4,556
Total all graduate: 430
Grand Total All Students: 4,986

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: men: 109
Total graduate Full-Time Students: women: 142
Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 19
Hispanic/Latino: 114
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 19
White, non-Hispanic: 960
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 1
Asian, non-Hispanic: 13
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 3
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 28
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 66
TOTAL: 1,223
Nonresidents: 73
Hispanic/Latino: 395
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 104
White, non-Hispanic: 3,626
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 2
Asian, non-Hispanic: 59
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 3
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 115
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 172
TOTAL: 4,549
Nonresidents: 73
Hispanic/Latino: 395
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 104
White, non-Hispanic: 3,630
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 2
Asian, non-Hispanic: 60
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 3
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 115
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 174
TOTAL: 4,556

Persistence

Certificate/diploma: 15
Associate degrees: 2
Bachelor's degrees: 1,069
Postbachelor's certificates: 36
Master's degrees: 193

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 185
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 326
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 610
Total: 1,121
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 185
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 326
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 610
Total: 1,121
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 152
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 268
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 514
Total: 934
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 5
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 5
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 8
Total: 18
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 5
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 2
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 3
Total: 10
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 162
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 275
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 525
Total: 962
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 87.57
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 84.36
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 86.07
Total: 85.82
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 148
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 329
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 586
Total: 1,063
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1
Total: 1
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 148
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 329
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 585
Total: 1,062
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 118
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 288
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 511
Total: 917
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 3
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 7
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 4
Total: 14
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1
Total: 2
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 121
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 296
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 516
Total: 933
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 81.76
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 89.97
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 88.21
Total: 87.85

Instructional Faculty And Class Size48

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 361
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 73
C. Total number who are women: 154
D. Total number who are men: 207
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 12
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 348
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 13
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 0
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 218
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 42
C. Total number who are women: 103
D. Total number who are men: 115
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 3
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 112
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 91
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 15
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 579
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 115
C. Total number who are women: 257
D. Total number who are men: 322
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 15
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 460
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 104
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 15
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0

Student to Faculty Ratio

based on ____ students: 4,818
and ____ faculty: 434

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 142
10-19: 376
20-29: 413
30-39: 12
40-49: 8
50-99: 16
100+: 9
Total: 976
2-9: 14
10-19: 60
20-29: 37
30-39: 0
40-49: 0
50-99: 0
100+: 0
Total: 111

Source: Providence College's Common Data Set 2024-25

About Providence College

Providence College is a small private university in Providence, RI, in a city setting.

What Providence College looks for

Providence College admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for Providence College?
Providence College's middle 50% SAT range is 1250 to 1390. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Providence College?
Middle 50% ACT range is 29 to 32. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Providence College?
Providence College admits roughly 51% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Providence College actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $48,523 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Providence College a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Providence College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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