Providence College, RI
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
Providence College Rankings
Affordability12
Selectivity68
Retention84
Graduation79
Earnings70
Diversity27
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Providence College
74%
Bachelor’s
6%
Associate’s
19%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences10%
Business, Management, Marketing45%
Communication, Journalism<1%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education8%
Engineering<1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs5%
History2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences10%
Theology and Religious Vocations1%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Providence College
49%
Admission Rate
645
Median SAT Math
640
Median SAT Reading
28
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)600–690
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)610–670
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)26–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Providence College
$51K
In-State Tuition
$51K
Out-of-State Tuition
$65K
Average Total Cost
$39K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19K | $20K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $26K | $21K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $29K | $23K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $36K | $25K | $19K |
| >$110K | $46K | $28K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Providence College
53%
Receive Federal Loans
$27K
Median Federal Debt
79%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 41% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 9% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 10% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 55% | 23% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $23K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $27K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $27K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $27K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $26K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $21K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $16K | $8K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 78% | 59% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 79% | 63% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 86% | 66% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 90% | 69% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Providence College
93%
Retention Rate
12%
Transfer Rate
6%
Withdrawal Rate
85%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 83% | 57% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 85% | 71% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 84% | 73% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 85% | 62% | 53% |
| Black | 91% | 66% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 86% | 74% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86% | 68% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 57% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 47% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 90% | 66% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 81% | 67% | 44% |
| Other race | 85% | 70% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Providence College
96%
Employment Rate
$49K
Median Salary
$36K
25 Pctl Salary
$64K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 90% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 97% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 96% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $16K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $36K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $49K | $37K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $64K | $50K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $74K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $49K | $37K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $55K | $40K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $64K | $44K | $35K |
Students
Students at Providence College
4,079
Undergraduates
92%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
542
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 60% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 40% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 10% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 77% | 57% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 13% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 9% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | RI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 12% | 30% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 8% | 13% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 9% | 14% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| >$110K | 56% | 23% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Providence College, RI
Rhode Island College
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