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University of Providence

Previously known as the University of Great Falls (prior to July 2018)

Great Falls, Montana 59405-4996

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Health sciencesTight-knitUrban

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

University of Providence is a private urban institution in Great Falls, Montana. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 985.

A small campus of 527 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,296 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,907.

Established
1932
Motto
In lumine tuo, videmus lumen
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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64%Acceptance
985SAT Avg
527Students
7:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$48,296Earnings 10yr
$20,907Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Providence Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 985

Reading & WritingMid: 610
445580
MathMid: 600
400555

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1624

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

64.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

985

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$29,018
Room & Board$10,500
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$43,054
Average Net Price$20,907
Median Debt at Graduation$18,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$199

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,227
$30–48K$19,896
$48–75K$15,173
$75–110K$25,482
$110K+$25,724

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,907

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (42)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
527
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 5%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 4%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.7%
Freshman Retention70.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,734
8 Years$45,879
10 Years$48,296

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,200
Men
$42,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Argonauts

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from MT state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
466 mi(808 min)
Seattlepop. 740K
515 mi(893 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
559 mi(969 min)

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