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

Location

Northeast

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Friars

Nickname

PC

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$38,610

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

4,967

PC Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
3,938
Freshman Class
3,938
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
4,967

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
79%
Graduate
21%

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
30%
Connecticut
18%
New York
15%
Rhode Island
11%
New Jersey
7%
Other
19%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%