Providence, Rhode Island
Providence College
Private school in Rhode Island with 4,100 total undergraduate students
Chancing
Providence College is a somewhat competitive school
Overall acceptance rate
58%
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
58%
Women
57%
Men
58%
Total number of applicants
11,129
Women: 56%
Men: 44%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
16%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$72,048
Out-of-state
$72,048
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Optional
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 43%
ACT: 11%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
1,040
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
52%
Enrolled men:
48%
6-year graduation rate
87%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
93%
Student diversity
Low diversity
International students
2%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 2%
Black: 4%
Hispanic: 9%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 6%
White: 78%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
11:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
None
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Big East Conference
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Location
1 Cunningham Square
Providence, RI 02918
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
New England
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
HBCU
No
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