
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 (M+R)
1250–1400
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
28 – 32
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1250
Median
1275
75th
1400
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