Providence College (PC)
549 River Avenue, Providence, RI 02918
PC Description
Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island, is a Catholic institution that provides a quality liberal arts education, fostering intellectual, moral, social, and spiritual growth within a Judeo-Christian context.
The college’s strong Catholic and Dominican identity informs all aspects of the institution, whether through the Center of Catholic and Dominican Studies, Office of the Chaplain, or Campus Ministry. The chaplain in the Office of Mission and Ministry even assists students, staff, faculty, and friends with prayer and worship.
Academics at Providence College include a number of undergraduate degrees, including:
- Accountancy
- Applied Physics
- Elementary/Special Education
- Philosophy
- Public and Community Service Studies
- Social Science
- Theology
Graduate degree programs offered include:
- Master’s of Arts in Biblical Studies, History, Teaching Mathematics, and Theology
- Master’s of Business Administration
- Master’s of Education in Administration, Counseling, Literacy, and Special Education
- Master’s of Theological Studies.
The college also offers certificate programs in:
- Elementary/Special Education
- Health Policy and Management
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Business Studies
- Labor Management Relations
- Public Administration
- And more
Financial aid is available to eligible students through federal Perkins loans, direct student loans, or federal direct parents plus loans.
Quick Facts about Providence College
Location
Northeast
Setting
Mid-size City Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Friars
Nickname
PC
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Selective
In-State Tuition
$38,610
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,150
Retention Rate
91%
Enrollment
4,632
Year Established
1917
PC Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 3,938
- Freshman Class
- 1,103
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 4,632
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 85%
- Graduate
- 15%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 11%
- Out-of-State
- 89%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 57%
- Men
- 43%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 2%
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 75%
- Latino
- 3%
- Other
- 19%
Students State Origin
- Massachusetts
- 29%
- Connecticut
- 17%
- New York
- 15%
- Rhode Island
- 11%
- New Jersey
- 7%
- Other
- 21%
International Students
- International
- 1%
- Domestic
- 99%
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