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Overview

Providence College is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. PC offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 109-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 50-59%. This makes it an averagely selective. International students are welcome to apply. PC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Providence College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Providence College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Providence College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Providence College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym PC
Founded 1917
Motto Veritas
Truth
Colours Black and white
Mascot Friar Dom

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Location

Address 1 Cunningham Square
Providence
02918-7001 Rhode Island
United States
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Providence College Phone Number (401) 865 1000
Providence College Fax Number (401) 865 2826
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Providence College is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1933


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Providence College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Providence College as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Providence College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Providence College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Providence College's academic range and degree level offering.



Providence College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes
M&H Yes
S&T Yes
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Programs and Courses

Providence College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Providence College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Providence College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Providence College.



Providence College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Providence College Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Providence College website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Providence College Admission Info


Providence College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Providence College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Providence College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Providence College has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Providence College's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is considered but not required

Source: IPDES


Providence College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Providence College's Admission Office Admission Office

1 Cunningham Square, Harkins Hall 103
Providence 02918
(401) 865 2535


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Providence College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Providence College Size and Profile


Providence College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Providence College has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Providence College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Providence College's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Providence College's Control Type Control Type

Providence College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Providence College's Entity Type Entity Type

Providence College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Providence College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Providence College's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Providence College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Providence College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Providence College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Providence College is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Christian-Catholic. Dominican - www.op.org



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Facilities and Services

Providence College Facilities


Providence College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Providence College's Library
Providence College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 246,478 physical volumes, 1,171 physical media, 145,747 digital/electronic media and 308 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 34 full-time employees, including 12 librarians. Providence College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Providence College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Providence College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 3,560 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Providence College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Providence College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Providence College Services


Providence College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Providence College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Providence College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Providence College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Providence College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Providence College Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Providence College consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Providence College
  • School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business
  • School of Professional Studies
  • School of Continuing Education

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Memberships and Affiliations

Providence College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Providence College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
  • AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Providence College public or private?

Providence College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Providence College profit or non-profit?

Providence College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Providence College in terms of enrollment?

Providence College has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Providence College in terms of academic staff?

Providence College's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.

Is Providence College a coeducational institution?

Providence College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Providence College use?

Providence College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Providence College affiliated with?

Christian-Catholic. Dominican - www.op.org

Does Providence College admit international students?

Yes.

What is Providence College's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Providence College's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Providence College PC?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). International students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Providence College PC located?

Providence College is located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Address: 1 Cunningham Square.

Is Providence College PC accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Providence College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (since 1933).

Does Providence College offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Providence College offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Providence College have a university library?

Yes Providence College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 246,478 physical volumes, 1,171 physical media, 145,747 digital/electronic media and 308 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 34 full-time employees, including 12 librarians. Providence College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Providence College provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Providence College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 3,560 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Providence College have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Providence College offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Providence College offer career services?

Yes

Does Providence College offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Providence College have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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