Overview

Providence College is a Comprehensive institution located in Providence, RI, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1 Cunningham Square
Providence, RI  02918
United States

Contact Phone: 401-865-1000

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Conservation Biology
Environmental Biology
Population Biology
Vision Science/physiological Optics
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Sports Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Pre-engineering
Systems Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
French Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Community Organization And Advocacy
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Fire Science/fire-fighting
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Pastoral Studies/counseling
Theological And Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Drawing
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Intermedia/multimedia
Music Technology
Music, General
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

12,469

Applied

6,075

Accepted

4,363

Enrolled

Female Admissions

7,263

Females Applied

3,367

Females Accepted

46%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,206

Males Applied

2,708

Males Accepted

52%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

65

Application Fee

3.6

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	April 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 1st	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	January 1st	No
Transfer	April 1st	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	641	560	650
SAT Math	638	540	650
ACT Composite	29	25	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

62,520

Private

Fees

880

Full-time student fees

17,840

Room & board

10,270

Room only

Financial Aid

47,090

Avg. Financial Aid Package

46,840

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

80,368

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,487

Avg. Loan Aid

26,120

Avg. Grant Aid

39,367

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

89.7%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

35%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,363

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

89%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.5%
Black or African American	3.06%
White or Caucasian	79.66%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.02%
Asian	1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	2.53%
Other	3.18%

Gender

Male (45.66%)

Female (54.34%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	71%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Black and White Ball, Late Night Madness and Spring Concert

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Congress, Board of Multicultural Student Affairs, Campus Ministry, Dance Club and Board of Programmers

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

568

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 325

Part-time - 243

Male - 322

Female - 246