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Providence Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Providence

There are at least 6 colleges in Providence, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 34,948 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 31,382 full-time students, and a reported 13,801 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Johnson & Wales University, Rhode Island College, Brown University and Providence College. For a prestigious selective school, you might want to look at Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design or Providence College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Rhode Island Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Providence.
  • Housing and buildings in Providence tend to be older than other areas.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Providence.

Providence QuickSchools™

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Providence, Rhode Island

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  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma
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Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Brown University
Prospect St
Providence, Rhode Island 02912

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: history, biology, economics, international relations, medicine, political science, managerial economics, biological and biomedical sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 8,167 students, 7,974 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 4,643 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 660-760. Math: 670-770. Writing: 660-760.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: chef training, business management, business and related services, foodservice management, hotel management, pastry, hospitality administration, criminal justice and administration.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 10,105 students, 9,475 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,609 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, history, special ed, marketing, business administration, political science, English, secondary teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 5,297 students, 4,584 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,103 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-630. Math: 540-640. Writing: 540-650.
  • 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, communication studies, social work, English, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 9,042 students, 7,012 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,196 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-540. Math: 430-540. Writing: 430-540.
  • 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, painting, apparel and textiles, film and photography, printmaking.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,337 students, 2,337 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,250 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-650. Math: 560-670. Writing: 540-660.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Barrington Colleges116,819265400
Cranston Colleges179,269320 
East Providence Colleges148,688147 
North Providence Colleges132,41198 
Pawtucket Colleges372,9581,335 
Warwick Colleges485,80816,927 

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