Providence College
Providence, RI
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,141
Graduate Enrollment: 492
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 57.98%
Male/Female: 42% / 58% (2017)
First generation college students: 14.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 80.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 76.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 72.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 67.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 77.2%
Black: 3.6%
Hispanic: 10.0%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 1.5%
Unknown race: 3.6%
Black: 3.6%
Hispanic: 10.0%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 1.5%
Unknown race: 3.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $70,462
In-State tuition: $55,988Out-of-State tuition: $55,988
Estimated books and supplies: $1,150 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $16,060 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,212 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,212 (2022)
Average Family Income: $151,464 (2017)
Median Family Income: $121,853 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 14.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 49.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,531 |
| $30k-48k | $18,385 |
| $48k-75k | $25,189 |
| $75k-110k | $30,235 |
| $110k+ | $46,427 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 85%6-year graduation rate: 89%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $14,830 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $27,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 83.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 85.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 89.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 62.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 71.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $51,000 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $69,455 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 12 | $44,246 ($3,687) | $64,080 ($5,340) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 99 | $27,000 | $286 | $33,065 ($2,755) | $74,656 ($6,221) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 19 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 22 | $27,000 | $286 | $44,215 ($3,685) | |
| Master's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 17 | $27,000 | $286 | $39,945 ($3,329) | $57,788 ($4,816) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 79 | $27,000 | $286 | $38,506 ($3,209) | $58,954 ($4,913) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fire Protection. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Community Organization and Advocacy. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Community Organization and Advocacy. | 9 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Public Administration. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 16 | $51,119 ($4,260) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 44 | $26,000 | $276 | $61,545 ($5,129) | $90,036 ($7,503) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 50 | $27,000 | $286 | $38,474 ($3,206) | $61,041 ($5,087) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 25 | $27,000 | $286 | $39,025 ($3,252) | $58,988 ($4,916) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 53 | $27,000 | $286 | $44,291 ($3,691) | $72,871 ($6,073) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 76 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 70 | $27,000 | $286 | $56,148 ($4,679) | $70,831 ($5,903) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 83 | $233 | $66,806 ($5,567) | $91,106 ($7,592) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 67 | $27,000 | $286 | $65,769 ($5,481) | $83,682 ($6,974) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 181 | $27,000 | $286 | $63,424 ($5,285) | $83,063 ($6,922) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Human Resources Management and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Human Resources Management and Services. | 10 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 154 | $27,000 | $286 | $53,724 ($4,477) | $76,266 ($6,356) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 29 | $27,000 | $286 | $32,360 ($2,697) | $65,233 ($5,436) |
| Master's Degree | History. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 17 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 26 | $74,329 ($6,194) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 51 | $27,000 | $286 | $45,817 ($3,818) | $55,130 ($4,594) |
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 50 | $318 | $47,724 ($3,977) | $55,052 ($4,588) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 12 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 27 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 18 | $52,796 ($4,400) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Physics. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 16 | $39,724 ($3,310) | $62,246 ($5,187) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 26 | $25,500 | $241 | $36,358 ($3,030) | $50,679 ($4,223) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $99,720Full time faculty: 67%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $231,720,254 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $320,617,453 (2022)