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Providence College

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Rating

Private

Type

5,310

Students

$51,490

Tuition

47%

Acceptance

#120

Ranking

Midsize City

Campus Setting

Providence, RI

1 Cunningham Square, Providence, RI 02918-0001

Providence College is a small private institution located in Providence, RI ranked 120th in the US. It has a total of 4,604 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 47.46% of applicants. Providence College offers 110 different majors and is best known for its Community Organization and Advocacy, Special Education and Teaching, and Marketing programs (nationally ranked 3rd, 5th, and 11th respectively). With an annual tuition of $51,490 per year, Providence College is very pricey. 76.96% of students graduate starting the next stage of their lives, entering the workforce. After graduation, alumni go on to bring in approximately $64,100 per year, which is 54% greater than the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$52,438
Above Average

Providence College

$52,438

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$69,730

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$40,089

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

47%Acceptance
Average

Providence College

47%

National

69%
Sat

1210 - 1350

51% of students submit

Admissions Yield

20%

ACT

25 - 29

17% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Considered but not required

Application Fee

$65

Students

4,604Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

45%

In-state

83%

Female

55%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

4%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
14% Finance, General12% Marketing/Marketing Management, General11% Business Administration and Management, General63% Others

14% Finance, General

12% Marketing/Marketing Management, General

11% Business Administration and Management, General

63% Others

Finance, General

14%

181 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

12%

154 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

11%

153 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

7%

99 Graduates

Psychology, General

6%

79 Graduates

Accounting

5%

67 Graduates

Special Education and Teaching, General

5%

61 Graduates

Health/Health Care Administration/Management

4%

53 Graduates

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

4%

50 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors12:112:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

12

Number of Library Books

247,927

Academic Spend per Student

$14,856

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

92%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$48,700/Year

Providence College

$48,700

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$48,700

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$64,100

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

76%