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Providence College
| Region: | Northeast |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Mid-size City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Roman Catholic |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Friars |
| Nickname: | PC |
| Website: | www.providence.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Selective |
| In-State Tuition: | $42,206 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $42,206 |
| Retention Rate: | 90% |
| Enrollment: | 5,416 |
| Year Established: | 1917 |
About PC
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.
PC Map & Location
Getting Around PC
Walkability
Very good walkability. We recommend walking in this area.
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Seasonal average temperatures for Providence, RI
PC Students
| Full-Time Undergrad Students | 4,588 |
|---|---|
| Freshman Class | 1,103 |
| Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 5,416 |
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 4%
- African American: 4%
- Caucasian: 78%
- Asian: 1%
- Unknown and Other: 12%
| Latino | 4% |
|---|---|
| African American | 4% |
| Caucasian | 78% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown and Other | 12% |
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