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Providence Christian College

Pasadena, CA

At A Glance

Main Address

464 E Walnut St

Pasadena, CA 91101-1632

www.providencecc.edu

Admission Office

464 East Walnut Street

Pasadena, CA 91101

(626) 696-4000

admissions@providencecc.edu

Contact : Larissa Kamps

Director of Admissions

Type of School

Private

liberal arts college

4-year school

Coed

Regionally Accredited

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

College Board Member

Nondenominational

College Board Code: 7893

Quick Facts

Total undergraduates : 167

In-State Tuition : $33,746.00

Out-of-State Tuition : $33,746.00

School Calendar

Semester

Degrees Available

Bachelor's

Setting

Large City (250-500k)

Urban

Residential campus

Deadlines

Admission

Regular application due: No Regular Application Deadline

Priority application due : --

College will notify student of admission : --

Student must reply to acceptance by : --

Housing deposit due : May 1

Tests

SAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : --

SAT subject score report due : --

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Application due : --

Financial Aid Priority Application due : --

College will notify student : --

Student must reply : --

Transfer Students

Transfer Application closing date : --

College will notify student of transfer decision by : --

Transfer priority application date : --

Transfer student must reply : --

Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms : --

Transfer priority financial aid deadline : --

College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about : --

Student must reply to financial aid decision by : --

Major and Learning Environment

Learning Environment

Calendar type : Semester

Degrees Offered in : Bachelor's degrees

Accreditation and Associations

Regionally Accredited

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

College Board Member

Most Popular Majors

Bachelor's
Liberal Arts : 100.0%

All Majors

Levels at which colleges offer undergraduate majors are designated by these letters :

A = Associate degree, B = Bachelor's degree, C = Certificate degree, D = Doctor degree, M = Master degree

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Gen Studies & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies B

Learning outside the classroom

Many colleges offer special programs like the opportunity to study abroad or participate in internships to get on-the-job training. Nearly all colleges provide extra academic help or tutoring to students who need it.

Special Study Options

Dual Enrollment of High School Students

Internships

Computer Services

Wireless network available

Campus Life

Campus General Information

Large City

Urban

Residential Campus

Total undergraduates : 167

First-time degree-seeking freshmen : --

Degree-seeking undergrads : --

Graduate enrollment : --

Student General Information

All students average age : 20

Full time students average age : 19

In state students : 65.0%

Out of state students : 35.0%

Other Activities & Organizations

Student Newspaper : The Beggar Blade

Student Newspaper URL : http://thebeggarblade.com/

Housing Policies

First-year students living in college housing : 6.0%

All undergraduates living in college housing : 6.0%

Housing Options

Men's Housing

Women's Housing

Additional Housing Options

Housing deposit : $200.00

Housing deposit due : May 1

Housing deposit is not refunded if student does not enroll.

Car is allowed for freshman

Pet is not allowed in the Dorm

General Athletics

Team Name : Sea Beggars

Sport's Levels Available

Intercollegiate

Intramural

Counseling And Wellness

Chaplain/spiritual director

Career counseling

Employment services for undergraduates

Financial aid counseling

Additional Programs for Students with Disabilities

Partial services for students with learning disabilities

Academic Support Programs

Learning center

Remedial instruction

Study skills assistance

Tutoring

Writing center

Reduced course load

Activities

Y indicates available and N indicates not available

Activity Name

Available on Campus

Campus Ministries

Y

Choral Groups

Y

Concert Band

N

Dance Activity

Y

Drama/Theater

Y

Film Society

N

Fraternities

N

Government or Political Activity

Y

International Student Organization

N

Jazz Band

N

Literary Magazine

Y

Marching Band

N

Model United Nations

N

Music Ensembles

N

Musical Theater

N

Opera

N

Pep Band

N

Radio Station

N

Sororities

N

Student Newspaper

Y

Symphony Orchestra

N

Television Station

N

Yearbook

Y

Sports

Sport Name

Levels Available

Baseball

Men's Intercollegiate

Basketball

Men's Intramural

Cross-Country

Men's Intercollegiate

Women's Intercollegiate

Soccer

Men's Intramural

Women's Intramural

Applying

General Applying Information

Application Fee: Not reported

Application Fee Waiver Available: No

Applied early admission : --

Admitted early admission : --

Applied early action : --

Admitted early action : --



Admission stats are based on first-time, degree seeking freshmen from Fall 2016 and Fall 2017.

Very Important

Application Essay

Recommendations

Religious Affiliation or Commitment

Important

Academic GPA

Alumni Relation

Character/Personal Qualities

Class Rank

Extracurricular Activities

Interview

Rigor of secondary school record

Talent/Ability

Considered

First generation college student

Geographical Residence

Level of Applicant's Interest

Racial/Ethnic Status

Standardized Test Scores

State Residency

Volunteer Work

Work Experience

Test Policies for Admission Decisions

Required: SAT or ACT

SAT score use policy

Please contact college for information about its use of SAT scores

Additional requirements for home-schooled students

Special requirements for home-schooled applicants:

(in addition to any polices listed)

Transcript/record of courses and grades

Other Test Policies

Information not supplied by college

A note from the college

Admission is granted to applicants who provide evidence of qualities of mind and purpose required for a liberal arts college education, and whose personal qualifications provide assurance they will be responsible and contributing members of a college community committed to the lordship of Jesus Christ. Qualities of mind are demonstrated by breadth and quality of high school preparation. Among considerations are the application essay and/or an interview.

GPAs of incoming freshmen

3.5 - 3.74 : 16.0%

3.25 - 3.49 : 10.0%

3.00 - 3.24 : 7.0%

2.50 - 2.99 : 31.0%

2.00 - 2.49 : 19.0%

Advanced Placement Program (AP) Information

Offers credit for AP Exams : Yes

Offers placement into higher-level courses for AP Exams : Yes

Offers sophomore standing for qualifying AP scores : Yes

From the college: At the time of admission, first-year students may submit scores from an AP Examination conducted by the College Board. The minimum acceptable score is from 3-5, depending upon the test.

High school Coursework

High School diploma required, GED accepted

Course Name

Required

Recommended

History

2

0

Math

3

0

Social Studies

1

0

Foreign Language

2

0

English

3

0

Science

2

0

Science Lab

1

0

TEST Scores

Percent who submitted SAT scores : -- and Percent who submitted ACT scores : --

Test Subjects

Middle 50% of First-Year Students

SAT Math

*

SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing

*

ACT Composite

*


* The college did not report these requirements or does not have specific requirements.


Paying

Financial Aid Distribution & Stats

Financial Aid Deadlines

Contact Information

Financial aid contact name : Tina Bos

Financial Aid Forms

Domestic first-year financial aid applicants must submit the following forms, if applicable:

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

Need-based financial aid determined by

Minority Status

Non need-based financial aid determined by

Academics

Athletics

Leadership

Music/Drama

Religious Affiliation

Tuition payment plans

Credit card payment

Installment payment

Annual College Costs

Cost Category

On Campus

Off Campus

At Home

In-state tuition and fees:

$33,746.00

$33,746.00

$33,746.00

Out-of-state tuition and fees:

$33,746.00

$33,746.00

$33,746.00

Room and board:

$10,838.00

$8,717.00

$1,716.00

Books and supplies:

--

--

--

Estimated personal expenses:

$1,976.00

$3,698.00

$1,976.00

Transportation expenses:

$1,984.00

$1,982.00

$1,984.00

Estimated Total In-state:

$48,544.00

$48,143.00

$39,422.00

Estimated Total Out-of-state:

$48,544.00

$48,143.00

$39,422.00

The prices listed above are probably not what you and your family will pay. Most college students receive financial aid, which reduces the amount the family actually pays. For U.S. colleges, use the college's net price calculator to get the best estimate of what your family will pay.


For Transfer Students

Credit Information

Minimum number of credits: --

Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): --

Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 2

Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: 64

Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: 96

Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: 32

Admission Requirements (Required)

High School Transcript

College Transcript(s)

Essay or Personal Statement

Interview

Admission Requirements (Recommended)

Standardized Test Scores

Students who applied for transfer

Students who applied for transfer from 2 year schools: 40.0%

Students who applied for transfer from 4 year schools: 60.0%

Terms in which transfer students may enroll

Fall

Spring

Transfers accepted as

Senior

2nd semester freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Services for students transferring IN from another school

Advisor

Orientation

Pre-admission transcript evaluation (determination of what courses will transfer)

Special Requirements

--

For International Students

Admission for International Students

Application fee: --

Annual College Costs

Tuition and Fees: $33,746.00

Room & Board(on-campus): $10,838.00

Room & Board(off-campus): $8,717.00

Additional estimated expenses: --

Costs per credit hour: --

Financial Aid

International students eligible for need based aid

International students eligible for non-need based aid

Non-resident aliens must submit the following financial aid forms:

Foreign Student Certification of Finances

Foreign Student Financial Aid Application

Tests for International Students

TOEFL (internet-based test) average score: --

TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: --

TOEFL (paper) average score: --

TOEFL (paper) minimum score: --

Services for International Students