
Providence, RI
Moderately Selective
Graduation
Providence College is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. With an enrollment of approximately 4,170 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. The university admits 49% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate stands at a strong 87%. Graduates earn a median salary of $87,054 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $45,538 per year.
Acceptance Rate
49%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
87%
Enrollment
4,170
Total students
Median Earnings
$87,054
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$60,848
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$60,848
Per year
Average Net Price
$45,538
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
28 – 32
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
SAT Math
25th
620
Median
605
75th
700
ACT Composite
25th
28
Median
29
75th
32
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$182,152
10-Year Earnings
$870,540
ROI Multiple
4.8×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Above national average
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students