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Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$69,326

Acceptance Rate

49%

Graduation Rate

87%

Annual Tuition

$60,848

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Providence College earn a median of $87,054 ten years after entry — 61% above the national median. Acceptance rate 48.7%, average SAT score 1346, in-state tuition $60,848.

At a Glance

Total Students

4,170

Retention Rate

91%

Faculty Ratio

11

Financial Aid

55%

Median Debt

$27,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,346

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

630–700

SAT Math (middle 50%)

620–690

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

29–32

Institution Overview

Providence College is a private, non-profit institution with 4,170 students. The college has an acceptance rate of 48.7% and a high retention rate of 91.2%. The graduation rate is 86.7%. The in-state tuition is $60,848.

One year after graduation, alumni earn $53,409, with earnings increasing to $69,326 after five years and $87,054 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $27,000, and 55.1% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$53k

1 YEAR

$69k

5 YEARS

$87k

10 YEARS

Top 7% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Providence College alumni earn a median salary of $53,409. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $69,326, and after ten years, the median salary reaches $87,054. The median debt for students is $27,000, and 55.1% of students receive financial aid.

Providence College has a high retention rate of 91.2% and an 86.7% graduation rate. The college has an acceptance rate of 48.7% and a student population of 4,170. The annual in-state tuition is $60,848.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 194 / yr
Median Salary $73,619

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 184 / yr
Median Salary $64,427

Marketing

Graduates 124 / yr
Median Salary $58,434

Biology, General

Graduates 86 / yr
Median Salary $39,616

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 74 / yr
Median Salary $69,044

Psychology, General

Graduates 64 / yr
Median Salary $37,863

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Graduates 61 / yr
Median Salary $49,879

Political Science and Government

Graduates 59 / yr
Median Salary $43,911

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 50 / yr
Median Salary $49,664

Economics

Graduates 48 / yr
Median Salary $69,364

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 48 / yr
Median Salary $57,343

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 48 / yr
Median Salary $73,531

History

Graduates 44 / yr
Median Salary $41,923

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Graduates 32 / yr
Median Salary $53,813

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 29 / yr
Median Salary $40,798

Sociology

Graduates 23 / yr
Median Salary $35,983

Mathematics

Graduates 19 / yr
Median Salary $50,697

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 11 / yr
Median Salary $31,117

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Campus Location

Providence, Rhode Island

Providence, RI 02918-0001

Providence College is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Providence College has an acceptance rate of 48.7%.