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Providence College
Providence,
RI
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate53%
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About Providence College
Providence College is a private, religious college in the suburb of Providence, Rhode Island. Providence College was founded in 1917. The college enrolls around 4,756 students a year, including 4,290 undergrads.
Providence College Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Providence College. Providence College admitted 53% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 5,874 out of 11,129 total applicants were accepted.
| Providence College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 53% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 87% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 62% |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 62% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 56% |
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Providence College is located in the town of Providence, Rhode Island, in the suburbs of Boston.
If you are interested in seeing Providence College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Providence, or book a flight to the nearest airport, T.F. Green.
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College Info
Providence College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Apr 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Providence College is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Providence College is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Providence College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1130 - 1330
Math SAT Range
550 - 670
Reading SAT Range
570 - 670
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1330 and Above
Good
1130 to 1330
Avg
1130 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Providence College students is 1278. Applicants with SAT scores of 1330 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Providence College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1130 to 1330 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1130 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Providence College.
Providence College Tuition & Fees
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Student Life
Wondering what life at Providence College is like? There are approximately 4,756 students enrolled at Providence College, including 4,290 undergraduate students and 466 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 12% percent are from RI and 88% percent of students are from other states.
96%
Full Time4%
Part Time12%
In State88%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
4,756
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
53%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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