How to Apply to Providence College

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Providence. Providence offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionadmission.providence.edu/
Online Applicationadmission.providence.edu/apply/
Financial Aidfinancial-aid.providence.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/providence
Veterans Tuitionregistrar.providence.edu/va-benefits/understanding-benefits/
Athleticabout.providence.edu/fast-facts/student-consumer-information/
Disability Serviceacademic-services.providence.edu/services/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Providence and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Providence College is 1,320 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Providence College is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,192). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Providence SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Providence College1,32030
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,19228
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island1,29978

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At Providence College, 313 students submitted SAT scores (27% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,320 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing640660710
Mathematics620660710
Total1,2601,320 1,420
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Providence College, 99 students submitted ACT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite283032
English283235
Mathematics262830

Providence Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Providence College. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, Work experience, and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Providence College
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired