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Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island 02918-0001

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Top graduate earnings — known for business

Providence College is a private institution in Providence with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1342, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

88% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $87,054 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $45,538.

Established
1917
Motto
Veritas
Mascot
Friar Dom Huxley the Dalmatian
Type
Private university
Conference
Hockey East
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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49%Acceptance
1342SAT Avg
4,170Students
11:1Student:Faculty
88%Grad Rate
$87,054Earnings 10yr
$45,538Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Providence College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate48.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1342

Reading & WritingMid: 620
630700
MathMid: 605
620700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2832

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

48.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1342

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$60,848
Room & Board$17,150
Books & Supplies$1,150
Total Cost of Attendance$76,667
Average Net Price$45,538
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$26,070
$30–48K$23,408
$48–75K$24,086
$75–110K$33,480
$110K+$53,195

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$45,538

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

44.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$27,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

31

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (75)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,170
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
15%
Pell Grant Recipients
13%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Black 3%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate87.8%
Freshman Retention91.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$69,326
8 Years$73,021
10 Years$87,054

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$66,800
Men
$81,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#1
Forbes
#264
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#55

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Friars

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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