Providence College

Providence, RI · Private · Founded 1917

Tuition (in-state)$60,000
Student : faculty11:1
Acceptance55%
Enrollment4,800
Walk score68

Education

Programs Business, biology, education, psychology, political science
Graduation 86% six-year graduation rate
Teaching style Small classes across all four years with faculty in every classroom.

Tuition and cost

In-state tuition $60,000
Out-of-state tuition $60,000
Room and board $17,000

Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.

Faculty

Student : faculty ratio 11:1
Tenure Roughly 65-80% tenured or tenure-track
Who teaches first-years Faculty teach all first-year courses.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1
  • Six-year graduation rate of 86%

Location and walk score

68/ 100
Setting College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride
Climate Four seasons with cold, snowy winters
Getting around Campus and city bus routes; car optional

Things to do nearby

  • Downtown Providence
  • Campus events and NCAA athletics
  • Regional parks and trails within an hour

Graduate degrees

Graduate enrollment 720
  • Master's programs in business, education and health professions
  • Doctoral programs in selected fields

Jobs and outcomes

Median starting salary$60,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months92%
Career servicesCareer center with employer fairs, resume review and alumni networking

Top employers of recent graduates

  • Major employers in the Providence, RI region
  • National firms recruiting on campus; see the institution's first-destination report

Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.

Internships and co-ops

80%of students complete an internship or co-op
  • Career center internship placements
  • Faculty-mentored undergraduate research

Alumni

Living alumni 55,000
Where graduates go Employers across the Providence region plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms

Notable graduates

  • See institution's alumni association for notable graduates

Teams

Division NCAA Division I
Conference Big East
Marquee sports Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level
Club and intramural Club and intramural programs in 20+ sports

Scholarships

Merit scholarships$10,000 to $25,000 per year · Deadline: Automatic on admission
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date

National scholarships and deadlines ›

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