Providence College

Providence, RI • privateCSS ProfileDI | Big East
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 4,464 • Total: 5,035
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1 Cunningham Square
Providence, RI
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Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 2,040 (45.7%) • Female: 2,424 (54.3%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 72 1.6%
Black/African American 142 3.2%
Hispanic/Latino 377 8.4%
White 3,532 79.1%
Two or More Races 119 2.7%
International 70 1.6%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
48.7%
6,075 admitted from 12,469 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 630-700
Math: 620-700
Total: 1250-1400
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
28-32
Application Types Offered
EA ED I ED II RD
Application Requirements
Application Fee
$70
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
ED I: 11/01/2025
ED II: 01/15/2026
RD: 01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
87.8%
4-Year Graduation Rate
86.3%
Freshman Retention Rate
91.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
12.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$77,520
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $59,830
Room & Board
$1,150
Books & Supplies
$16,540
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $26,070
$30,001-48,000 $23,408
$48,001-75,000 $24,086
$75,001-110,000 $33,480
$110,001+ $53,195
Students Receiving Pell Grants
78%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$46,645

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
Big East
Men's Sports (6)
Basketball Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Swimming Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Field Hockey Ice Hockey Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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