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Providence College is found in Providence, Rhode Island. 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 and liberal arts.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 550. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 560 and 650. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
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 5,457 in 2005 at Providence College.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Providence College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Providence College offers students meal plans. The school 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
General Phone: (401) 865-1000
Admissions Phone: (401) 865-2141
Financial Aid Phone: (401) 865-2286
http://www.providence.edu
Providence College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 368 | history, English, political science, liberal arts and sciences, social services, sociology, humanities, economics, ... |
| Business And Management | 318 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, managerial economics, organizational behavior, business administration |
| Education And Teaching | 288 | special ed, secondary teaching, school counseling, reading teaching, elementary/middle school admin, math teaching, music teaching |
| Science | 63 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 53 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 31 | social work, community organization |
| Medical Adminstration | 27 | health care administration, health care facilities management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 26 | religion, philosophy, bible studies, theology, religious education, pastoral counseling, theological and ministerial studies |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics, systems science and theory |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer science |
| Art Studies | 9 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | fire-fighting |
| Fine Arts | 5 | art history and criticism |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering physics |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Providence College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 931 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 249 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 39 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Providence College had a total enrollment of 5,457 students (4,593 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 35% |
| New York | 16% |
| Connecticut | 16% |
| Rhode Island | 11% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
| Part-Time | 90 % |
Providence College offers campus housing for 3,243 of its 4,593 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,237 | 4,484 | 54% | 1,069 | 24% |
| Men | 3,284 | 2,008 | 61% | 473 | 24% |
| Women | 4,953 | 2,476 | 50% | 596 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (401) 865-2141
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,310 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,310 |
| Room and board | $ 9,270 |
| Room charge | $ 4,970 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Providence College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 340600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (401) 865-2286
Providence College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 128 | 56 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 25 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 53 | $88,129 | 19 | $81,375 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 47 | $75,812 | 29 | $66,187 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 57 | $59,131 | 32 | $57,582 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $50,842 | 8 | $45,405 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 168 | $72,403 | 88 | $64,448 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Big East Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 74 | 84 | 158 |
| Basketball | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| Track | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 51 | 65 | 116 |
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
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Systems Science and Theory
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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