Providence Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Empire Beauty Schools
Providence, Rhode Island

Offers cosmetology career training. Located at 37 campuses across the U.S.

• Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology
• Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Brown University
Prospect St
Providence, Rhode Island 02912

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: economics, international relations, history, biology, biological and biomedical sciences, engineering, English, computer and info science.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 8,167 students, 7,506 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 4,643 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 650-760. Math: 670-780. Writing: 660-770.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Johnson & Wales University Providence
8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, Rhode Island 02903-3703

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: chef training, business and related services, business management, pastry, foodservice management, hotel management, hospitality administration, criminal justice and administration.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 10,105 students, 10,041 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 3,653 student capacity.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Providence College
River Ave and Eaton St
Providence, Rhode Island 02918-0001

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, special ed, business administration, history, political science, marketing, secondary teaching, biology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 5,297 students, 4,710 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 3,127 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-630. Math: 540-640. Writing: 550-660.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Ave
Providence, Rhode Island 02908

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, registered nursing, special ed, elementary school teaching, social work, business management, communication studies, English.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 9,042 students, 7,066 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,196 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-530. Math: 420-530. Writing: 430-530.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Rhode Island School of Design
2 College St
Providence, Rhode Island 02903

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: architecture, graphic design, illustration, industrial design, apparel and textiles, painting, interior architecture, film and photography.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 2,337 students, 2,515 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,400 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-660. Math: 570-680. Writing: 550-670.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.