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Providence College

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world rank  1480

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Overview

Established in 1917, the Providence College is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Providence (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Rhode Island. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Providence College (PC) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Providence College (PC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 107-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Providence College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Providence College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Providence College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Providence College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym PC
Founded 1917
Motto Veritas
Truth
Colours Black and white
Mascot Friar Dom
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University Location

Address 1 Cunningham Square
Providence
02918-7001 Rhode Island
United States
Providence College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Providence College Phone Number +1 (401) 865 1000
Providence College Fax Number +1 (401) 865 2826

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Providence College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Providence College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Providence College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Providence College.

Providence College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
7,500-9,999 US$
(6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Providence College's admission information.

Providence College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Providence College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Providence College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Providence College's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is considered but not required

Source: IPDES


Providence College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Providence College's Admission Office Admission Office

1 Cunningham Square, Harkins Hall 103
Providence 02918
(401) 865 2535


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Providence College.

Providence College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Providence College has an enrollment range of 4,000-4,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Providence College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


Providence College's Control Type Control Type

Providence College is a private higher education institution.


Providence College's Entity Type Entity Type

Providence College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Providence College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Providence College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Providence College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Providence College is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Providence College has a Christian-Catholic affiliation (Dominican - www.op.org).


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Providence College's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Size & Setting Four-year, medium, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Education-dominant, with Arts & Sciences

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Providence College's main facilities:


Providence College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Providence College's Library

Providence College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 246,478 physical volumes, 1,171 physical media, 145,747 digital/electronic media and 308 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 34 full-time employees, including 12 librarians. Providence College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Providence College's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Providence College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 3,560 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Providence College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Providence College's main services:


Providence College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Providence College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Providence College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Providence College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Providence College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Providence College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Providence College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1933


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Providence College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Providence College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
  • AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Providence College's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Providence College's Facebook page Providence College's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Providence College's X (formerly Twitter) page Providence College's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Providence College's YouTube channel Providence College's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Providence College's Instagram page Providence College's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Providence College's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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