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Providence College is a Catholic college in Providence, Rhode Island. The college is recognized for its programs in liberal arts and sciences. It was established in 1917. In the 2008 edition of U.S. News and World Report’s 'America’s Best Colleges," Providence ranked second among master’s level universities in the Northern U.S. Providence College offers more than 45 majors and over 20 different minors to its students.
Providence College is a member of the Big East Conference. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Friars.
Providence College is found in Providence, RI. Providence is a medium-sized city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Roman Catholic identity. Providence College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
Providence College is known for its programs in mathematics, business and management, and liberal arts.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 45% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 640.
Providence College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 5,297 in 2007-2008 at Providence College.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Providence College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Providence College values student athletics, and belongs to the Big East Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Providence College
River Ave and Eaton St
Providence, RI 02918-0001
General Phone: (401) 865-1000
http://www.providence.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 441 | business management, business administration, marketing, finance, accounting, organizational behavior, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 349 | history, political science, English, economics, social services, liberal arts and sciences, American studies, sociology, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 267 | special ed, secondary teaching, elementary/middle school admin, school counseling, reading teaching, math teaching, music teaching |
| Science | 79 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Medical Administration | 48 | health care administration, health care facilities management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 42 | psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 29 | community organization, social work, public administration |
| Religion and Philosophy | 27 | philosophy, religion, theology, bible studies, religious education, pastoral counseling, theological and ministerial studies |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics, systems science and theory |
| Fine Arts | 12 | art history and criticism, fine arts studies, painting, sculpture, ceramics |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 6 | fire-fighting |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer science |
| Art Studies | 5 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Law | 2 | legal assistant |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering physics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | drawing |
| Media | 0 | organizational communications |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Providence College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 984 | 50 |
| Master's degree | 208 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 131 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Providence College had a total enrollment of 5,297 students (4,710 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 36% |
| New York | 17% |
| Rhode Island | 14% |
| Connecticut | 12% |
| New Jersey | 8% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Providence College offers campus housing for 3,127 of its 4,710 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Providence, Rhode Island for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Rhode Island Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,844 | 4,010 | 45% | 988 | 25% |
| Men | 3,549 | 1,823 | 51% | 414 | 23% |
| Women | 5,295 | 2,187 | 41% | 574 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 640 |
| SAT Writing | 550 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 30% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,394 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,394 |
| Room and board | $ 10,810 |
| Room charge | $ 6,160 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 906 |
Financial Aid:
Providence College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 340600)
Providence College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 118 | 63 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 36 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 47 | $101,335 | 17 | $93,878 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 49 | $82,124 | 32 | $79,849 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 61 | $68,456 | 46 | $65,089 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $55,643 | 3 | $52,273 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 166 | $81,105 | 98 | $74,510 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Big East Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 78 | 99 | 177 |
| Basketball | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| Track | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 58 | 76 | 134 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Painting
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Systems Science and Theory
MEDIA
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Providence College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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