Providence

Providence College

Providence
#1334 / #391
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1192
Most Desirable School
American private university in Rhode Island

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About Providence College

According to Wikipedia, Providence College is a private Catholic university in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1917 by the Dominican Order and the local diocese, it offers 47 undergraduate majors and 17 graduate programs. The college requires all of its undergraduate students to complete 16 credits in the Development of Western Civilization, a major part of the college's core curriculum. In the spring of 2021, it enrolled 4,128 undergraduate students and 688 graduate students for a total enrollment of 4,816 students.

Providence College's Online Degrees

AS in Administrative Management
  • Required Credits: 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Fire Administration
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
AA in Liberal Studies
  • Required Credits: 60
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in History
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Leadership Development
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Liberal Studies
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Professional Studies
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Social Science
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Theology
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Healthcare Administration
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Providence College Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
11,12953%86%134030

How Much Does Providence College Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$57,928
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$20,260
30K - 48K$23,618
48K - 75K$24,965
75K - 110K$33,639
110K+$51,082

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Providence College Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Providence College, then you can expect to earn an average of $73,400 per year. You also have a 95% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Providence College's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
5,0394,394645

Where is Providence College?

Providence College is located at 1 Cunningham Square, Providence RI 02918-0001

What Is Providence College Known For?

Providence College is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Providence College's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Mathematics
#786
World Rank
#847
Historical Rank
#194
USA Rank
math Degrees
Philosophy
#752
World Rank
#819
Historical Rank
#227
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Social Work
#561
World Rank
#562
Historical Rank
#241
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Religious Studies
#1069
World Rank
#1095
Historical Rank
#251
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
History
#754
World Rank
#774
Historical Rank
#266
USA Rank
history Degrees
Biology
#1120
World Rank
#1159
Historical Rank
#286
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Business
#1071
World Rank
#1072
Historical Rank
#307
USA Rank
business Degrees
Literature
#935
World Rank
#990
Historical Rank
#310
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Political Science
#1530
World Rank
#1546
Historical Rank
#381
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Economics
#2347
World Rank
#2354
Historical Rank
#390
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Sociology
#1423
World Rank
#1432
Historical Rank
#404
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Medical
#1547
World Rank
#1552
Historical Rank
#422
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Chemistry
#2439
World Rank
#2455
Historical Rank
#505
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Education
#2241
World Rank
#2250
Historical Rank
#506
USA Rank
education Degrees
Psychology
#1297
World Rank
#1314
Historical Rank
#506
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Computer Science
#2737
World Rank
#2746
Historical Rank
#602
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Engineering
#3637
World Rank
#3651
Historical Rank
#632
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Earth Sciences
#2671
World Rank
#2684
Historical Rank
#683
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Criminal Justice
#1684
World Rank
#1689
Historical Rank
#890
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees

Who Are Providence College's Most Influential Alumni?

Providence College's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, History, and Philosophy. Here are some of Providence College's most famous alumni:

Robert Gallo
Robert Gallo
An American biomedical researcher.
Caryn James
An American journalist, writer and university professor.
Austin Sarat
An American academic.
Lenny Wilkens
Lenny Wilkens
An American basketball player and coach.
Chris Dodd
An American lawyer and politician .
Anthony J. Lisska
A .
Billy Donovan
Billy Donovan
An American college basketball player, professional basketball player, point guard, college basketball coach, NCAA Tournament championship coach.
Lou Lamoriello
Lou Lamoriello
An American ice hockey coach and executive.
John Thompson
John Thompson
An American basketball player and coach .
Janeane Garofalo
Janeane Garofalo
An American comedian and actress.
Clark McCauley
Clark McCauley
An American psychologist.
Hank Foley
A Chemistry researcher, academic.

Who Are Providence College's Most Influential Faculty?

Providence College's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Social Work, History, and Philosophy. Here are some of Providence College's most famous alumni:

E. C. Osondu
A Nigerian writer.
Thomas Joseph White
An American philosopher.
Jon Gillies
An American ice hockey goaltender.
Chris Lamoriello
An American ice hockey executive.