Providence College
tuition & fees
$63,550
graduate tuition & fees
$13,440
acceptance rate
51%
Student Population
4,666
online students
45
Number of Programs
96
Financial Aid Amount
$32,482
SAT Scores
1,330
Graduation Rate
86%
Providence College is a Private, 4 years college located in Providence, Rhode Island. Providence ranked 3rd in Rhode Island Colleges and 3rd in Federal Region I.
It has a total enrollment of 4,666 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Providence's acceptance rate is 50.89% last year (undergraduate school).
Providence College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Providence College and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Cunningham Square, Providence, RI 02918-0001 |
| Phone | 401-865-1000 |
| WEB | https://www.providence.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://admission.providence.edu/ |
| Online Application | https://admission.providence.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://financial-aid.providence.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/providence |
| Veterans Tuition | https://registrar.providence.edu/va-benefits/understanding-benefits/ |
| Athletic | https://about.providence.edu/fast-facts/student-consumer-information/ |
| Disability Service | https://academic-services.providence.edu/services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Providence College is 50.89% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.19%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 50.89 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 19.19 % |
Tuition & Fees
Providence's 2025 tuition & fees is $63,550 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.44% compared to the last year's rate ($60,848).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $13,440. The graduate tuition increased by 10.07% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $63,550 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $13,440 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 4,666 students have enrolled at Providence (2024-2025). Among them, 45 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Providence has 4,236 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 430 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,666 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,236 |
| Graduate Students | 430 |
| Online Enrollment | 45 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Providence offers 96 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Providence
| Number of programs | 96 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |