Providence College

Providence, RI · Private Nonprofit University · 4,666 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
50.9%
Applications
12,521
Enrolled
1,223
Yield Rate
19.2%
SAT Average
1330
ACT Midpoint
31
Test Policy
Optional
Application Fee
$65

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class
44.9%
Top 25% of HS Class
80.9%
Top 50% of HS Class
97.9%

Application Deadlines

  • Early Decision (binding): November 1 · notification December 1
  • Early Decision II (binding): January 15 · notification March 1
  • Early Action: November 1 · notification January 1
  • Regular Decision: January 15 · notification April 1

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Academic GPA, Application Essay
Important
Recommendations, Extracurricular Activities, Character / Personal Qualities
Considered
Class Rank, Standardized Tests, Talent / Ability, First Generation, Legacy / Alumni Relation, Geographic Residence, Volunteer Work, Work Experience, Level of Interest

Waitlist

Offered Spot
3,199
Accepted Spot
1,098
Admitted from Waitlist
251
Waitlist Conversion Rate
7.8%

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$63,550
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,550
Average Net Price
$48,523

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$26,070
Family Income $30k–$48k
$23,408
Family Income $48k–$75k
$24,086
Family Income $75k–$110k
$33,480
Family Income Over $110k
$53,195

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
92.92%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$42,855
Avg. Total Aid Package
$49,554
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$44,385
% Graduates Who Borrowed
69.49%
% Receiving Pell Grants
13.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
83.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
86.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
91.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
7.3%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
1,980

Top Fields of Study

  • Business & Management: 440 graduates/year
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 120 graduates/year
  • Social Sciences: 119 graduates/year
  • Psychology: 89 graduates/year
  • Health Professions: 52 graduates/year
  • Education: 48 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
0.60
Application Trend
Stable demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
4.0% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
52th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 0.6 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.