Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003406
- Phone: (401) 725-1220
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
47.46%FINANCIAL AID RATE
79%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$27,336Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Providence College (NETTTS)
600 Moshassuck Valley Industrial Hwy, Pawtucket, RI
Providence College is a nonprofit private institution located in Providence, RI and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. PC has an annual student enrollment of about five thousand.
Areas of study available at Providence College include:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- English Language And Literature
- Social Sciences
To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to Providence College. A score within the range of 1590 to 1900 on the SAT, or 23 to 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school accepts approximately 60 percent of applicants. Of those applicants accepted, nearly 16 percent of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $45,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs around $7,700 per year. Students attending Providence College may qualify for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.
The mascot for Providence College is the "Friars", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AAA)
Students who would like to get more about Providence College can visit their website at http://www.providence.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates NETTTS accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Providence College is around 4,700 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 24% enrolling as graduate students and 88% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $51,000-$62,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Part time students pay in the range of $1,800 to $2,200 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 79% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 73% | $26,945 |
Receiving Student Loans | 53% | $10,710 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Providence College may offer services including:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 2010)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Providence College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Big East Conference)
- Track and Field (Big East Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Providence College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (C)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Creative Writing (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A, B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
Security and Protective Services
- Fire Science (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Social Science (B)
Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology (B, M)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Providence College.
- Rhode Island School of Design in Kingston, RI (2 miles away)
- Bryant University in Providence, RI (6 miles away)
- Wheaton College - Norton in Westfield, MA (16 miles away)
- Roger Williams University in Providence, RI (16 miles away)
- Dean College in Somerville, MA (17 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Visit the main Rhode Island colleges & universities profile page
- Find out what other private colleges are located in Rhode Island
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003406
- Phone: (401) 725-1220
- School Homepage