Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
48.72%
SAT Average
1,342
ACT Range
28-32
Providence College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 48.72%. This means approximately 487 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 4,170 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
48.72%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $60,848 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $60,848 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $76,667 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $45,538 | State avg: $26,706. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 13.24% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 55.11% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Providence College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$60,848
Room and board
$17,150
Books and supplies
$1,150
Other expenses
$1,492
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$76,667
Average net price
$45,538
Average aid coverage
41%
$31,129 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Providence College pays approximately $45,538 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Rhode Island average of $26,706 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Providence College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Rhode Island and national averages.
Providence College net price
$45,538
Rhode Island average
$26,706
National average
$17,506
Providence College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $60,848 and average net price at $45,538. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$60,848
Current net price
$45,538
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
87.85%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$87,054
Undergraduates
4,170
10-Year Median Earnings - Providence College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Providence College graduates earn about 2.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Providence College?
Undergraduates
4,170
Completion rate
87.85%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
13.24%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
55.11%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 13.24% of Providence College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 55.11% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Providence College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Providence College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Providence College lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Providence College is listed at 1 Cunningham Square, Providence, RI 02918-0001. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Providence College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence College | 48.72% | $60,848 | $45,538 | $87,054 |
| Brown University | 5.23% | $68,230 | $26,572 | $93,487 |
| Bryant University | 65.65% | $51,169 | $40,846 | $90,008 |
| Salve Regina University | 69.91% | $47,930 | $35,682 | $72,975 |
| Roger Williams University | 87.78% | $42,666 | $38,123 | $70,266 |
Similar Schools in Providence
This local cluster focuses on nearby Providence schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Providence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Providence College's acceptance rate?
Providence College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 48.72%.
How much is Providence College tuition?
Providence College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $60,848.
What is Providence College's average net price?
Providence College's average net price in the local dataset is $45,538.
What does Providence College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $26,070 for Providence College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Providence College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $87,054 for Providence College.
Is Providence College accredited?
Providence College's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Providence College?
The local dataset lists 4,170 undergraduate students at Providence College.
What percentage of Providence College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Providence College in the local dataset is 13.24%.
What is the federal loan rate at Providence College?
The federal loan rate for Providence College in the local dataset is 55.11%.
Where should I verify Providence College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Providence College or the latest official federal education data.