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Providence College
Providence, RI
Overview
4-year • Private • Medium • Suburban
89% graduation rate
$40K average per year after aid
1130–1330
Providence College is a medium, 4-year, private liberal arts college. This coed college is located in a city in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers certificate, associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees.
From the Institution
Founded in 1917, Providence College is a premier Catholic arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence. As the only U.S. college or university administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is both unique and exceptional. Its dynamic core curriculum anchors an experience balancing academic rigor, shared values, and uncommon camaraderie. That experience yields well-rounded graduates confidently ready to follow generations of PC alumni in leading lives of meaning and purpose. With approximately 4,000 traditional undergraduates, PC is just minutes from downtown Providence, of of the country's most dynamic cities. Its close-knit community fosters a culture of participation and service where 95% of students live on the scenic campus or within a short walk. Consistently ranked among the top five in its U.S. News & World Report peer group, Providence College is noted for first-year retention and graduation rates that rank among the highest in the country, along with a low student-to-faculty ration. With pride in its heritage, PC looks forward with high aspirations. Its strategic plan defines a second century where the college's Catholic and Dominican mission supports enhanced academic excellence, greater community diversity, programming that prepares graduates for professional and personal success, and operational practices that will assure sustained distinction. This bold plan, an aggressive approach to continued facilities upgrades, and an undeniable community spirit all point to one certainty: Providence College's brightest days are just ahead.
College Board Code
3693
Application Types Accepted
Common Application
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic Church
Fee Waiver Info
Available to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.
Important Dates
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