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Providence College

Providence, RI·Private·~51% acceptance

Located in Providence, RI, Providence College is a private college. It admits about 51% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $48,523 per year. About 87% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $87,054 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$48,523/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $80,466
Aid cuts ~$31,943/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.55–4
SAT (middle 50%)1250–1390
ACT (middle 50%)29–32
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
87%
graduation rate
94%
freshman retention
$69,326
median earnings, 6yr
$87,054
median earnings, 10yr
How Providence College reads an application

What Providence College values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Application essays
Important
RecommendationsExtracurricularsCharacter / personal qualities
Also considered
Class rankTest scoresTalent / abilityFirst-generation statusAlumni relation (legacy)Geographic residenceVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From Providence College’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Providence College requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)Other test scores

From federal IPEDS data — what Providence College requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Providence College's acceptance rate?
Providence College admits about 51% of applicants.
How much does Providence College cost?
At Providence College, the average net price after aid is about $48,523 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $80,466 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Providence College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1250–1390 on the SAT and 29–32 on the ACT.
What are Providence College's application deadlines?
Providence College's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Providence College value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Providence College rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and Application essays as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Recommendations, Extracurriculars, and Character / personal qualities. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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