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Providence College (PC)
- River Ave and Eaton St
- Providence, RI 02918
- OPEID College Code: 00340600
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- General Phone: (401) 865-1000
- President: Rev. Brian J. Shanley O.p.
- Website: www.providence.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 5,297
- College Alias: PC
- College Mascot: Friars
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - PC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,900 | 5,902 | 9,802 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,826 (47%) | 2,238 (38%) | 4,064 (41%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 430 (24%) | 559 (25%) | 989 (24%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 919 | 93% |
| ACT ® Exam | 213 | 22% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 630 |
| SAT ® Math | 540 | 640 |
| SAT ® Writing | 540 | 650 |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 28 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 83%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 65% | 10% | 11% | 72% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,562 | $5,122 | $1,092 | $11,833 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Number in Default | 5 | 9 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 790 | 771 | 781 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $29,499 | $27,345 | $25,310 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $29,499 | $27,345 | $25,310 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,335 | $9,765 | $9,270 |
| Other Expenses | $921 | $815 | $740 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $41,555 | $38,725 | $36,020 |
| Out of State | $41,555 | $38,725 | $36,020 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $30,299 | $28,145 | $26,010 |
| Out of State | $30,299 | $28,145 | $26,010 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $30,299 | $28,145 | $26,010 |
| Out of State | $30,299 | $28,145 | $26,010 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,297 Undergraduate: 4,504 Graduate: 793
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,295 Female: 3,002
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,993 Female: 2,511
- Graduate Gender Male: 302 Female: 491
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,134 Part-Time: 1,163
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,999 Part-Time: 505
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 135 Part-Time: 658
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 40 | 0.8% |
| American Indian | 5 | 0.09% |
| Black | 101 | 2% |
| Asian | 98 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 2% |
| White | 4,104 | 77% |
| Unknown | 834 | 16% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 57 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,871 | 35% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,920 | 36% |
| Ages 22-24 | 378 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 315 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 180 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 154 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 218 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 147 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 18 | 0.3% |
| Age Uknown | 39 | 0.7% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 947 | 708 | 239 |
| Faculty Status | 273 | 273 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 199 | 199 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 442 | 261 | 181 |
| Primarily Instruction | 442 | 261 | 181 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 106 | 106 | - |
| Other Professionals | 154 | 145 | 9 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 245 | 196 | 49 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 131 | 117 | 14 |
| Skilled Crafts | 19 | 19 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 50 | 44 | 6 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,630 (261) | $80,025 (166) | $70,697 (95) |
| Professor | $97,310 (70) | $99,493 (51) | $91,451 (19) |
| Associate Professor | $77,329 (80) | $78,297 (50) | $75,714 (30) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,751 (93) | $68,555 (54) | $59,483 (39) |
| Instructor | $54,475 (18) | $53,928 (11) | $55,335 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,630 (261) | $80,025 (166) | $70,697 (95) |
| Professor | $97,310 (70) | $99,493 (51) | $91,451 (19) |
| Associate Professor | $77,329 (80) | $78,297 (50) | $75,714 (30) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,751 (93) | $68,555 (54) | $59,483 (39) |
| Instructor | $54,475 (18) | $53,928 (11) | $55,335 (7) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,779,206 | $2,006,125 | $2,773,081 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 42% | 58% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 417 | 195 | 222 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 356 | 170 | 186 |
| Basketball | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 129 | 65 | 64 |
| Field Hocky | 23 | - | 23 |
| Ice Hockey | 50 | 28 | 22 |
| Lacrosse | 45 | 45 | - |
| Soccer | 53 | 26 | 27 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 36 | 16 | 20 |
| Tennis | 18 | - | 18 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $239,203 | $81,348 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $63,364 | $29,315 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 51 | 21 | 30 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Field Hocky | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Ice Hockey | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Lacrosse | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Soccer | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Tennis | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 92%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 87% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 87% |
| Female | 88% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 91% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 77% |
| Asian | 89% |
| Hispanic | 85% |
| White | 88% |
| Unknown | 79% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 85% |
| 5 Years | 87% |
| 6 Years | 87% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 1 |
| Burglary | 17 | 15 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 6 |
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