Providence College Admission
Application Fee
$65
Graduate Application Fee
$65
Acceptance Rate
48.72%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.70%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,156
SAT Scores
1,330
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 11,129 students have applied and 5,874 students have allowed to admit to Providence College (Acceptance rate: 52.78%). Providence's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.68 % where 1,156 students have finally enrolled out of 5,874 admitted students.
Providence acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Bryant University and Johnson & Wales University-Providence, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 61.40%).
Providence enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 29.78%).
How to Apply to Providence College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Providence. Providence offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | admission.providence.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | admission.providence.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | financial-aid.providence.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/providence |
| Veterans Tuition | registrar.providence.edu/va-benefits/understanding-benefits/ |
| Athletic | about.providence.edu/fast-facts/student-consumer-information/ |
| Disability Service | academic-services.providence.edu/services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Providence and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Providence College is 1,330 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Providence College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,214). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Providence College | 1,330 | 30 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,214 | 29 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island | 1,299 | 78 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Providence College, 313 students submitted SAT scores (27% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,330 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 640 | 660 | 710 |
| Mathematics | 620 | 660 | 710 |
| Total | 1,260 | 1,320 | 1,420 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Providence College, 99 students submitted ACT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Rhode Island. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| English | 28 | 32 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 28 | 30 |
Providence Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Providence College. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, Work experience, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |