Providence,
RI
About Providence College
Providence College is a private, religious institution in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island. Providence College was founded in 1917. The college currently enrolls around 4,757 students a year, including 4,265 undergrads.
Providence College Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Providence College. Providence College admitted 58% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 11,129 applications received in 2022, 6,453 students were offered admission.
| Providence College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 58% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 87% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 59% |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 59% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 43% |
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College Info
Providence College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Apr 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Providence College is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Providence College is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Providence College ACT Scores
ACT Range
26 - 31
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
31 and Above
26 to 31
26 and Less
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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Providence College is 29. Students with an ACT score of 31 and above have a good chance of getting into Providence College. Students with an ACT score that falls between 26 and 31 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 26 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Providence College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1120 - 1315
Math SAT Range
550 - 660
Reading SAT Range
570 - 670
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1315 and Above
1120 to 1315
1120 and Less
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Providence College students is 1278. Applicants with SAT scores of 1315 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Providence College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1120 to 1315 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1120 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Providence College.
Providence College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$71,128
In State$71,128
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Providence College is like? There are approximately 4,737 students enrolled at Providence College, including 4,245 undergraduate students and 492 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 13% percent are from RI and 87% percent of students are from other states.
96%
Full Time4%
Part Time13%
In State87%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
4,737
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
58%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$54,388
Out-of-State
$54,388
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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