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    Information Summary

    Ranks 929th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communityMidsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000)
    Highest offeringMaster's degree
    Full-time Enrollment4,048
    Total Enrollment5,457
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$55
    Graduate Application Fee$55
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

    UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
    GraduatePostbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (education dominant)
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
    EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
    Size & SettingMedium four-year, highly residential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Providence College?

    Ranks 196th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $26,780 $26,780 $26,780
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $565 $565 $565
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $250 $250 $250
    FT Graduate Tuition $6,573 $6,573 $6,573
    FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $313 $313 $313
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $38,725 $38,725 $38,725
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $28,145 $28,145 $28,145
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $28,145 $28,145 $28,145

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $23,639 trend  $27,345 $23,639 trend  $27,345 $23,639 trend  $27,345
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $650 trend  $800
    On-Campus – Room & Board $8,895 trend  $9,765
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,459 trend  $815
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    Admission Details

    Applicants 8,799 (3,482 male / 5,317 female)
    Admitted 4,188 (1,867 male / 2,321 female)
    Admission rate 48%
    First-time Enrollment 1,030 (441 male / 589 female)
    FT Enrollment 1,030 (441 male / 589 female)
    PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Providence College use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRequired
    RecommendationsRequired
    Formal competency demoRecommended
    Admission test scoresN/A
    TOEFLN/A
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeYes
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Big East Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Big East Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Providence College accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 175th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 21%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) /
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) /
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 23 / 28

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 246th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 96%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 540 / 640
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 560 / 650
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1100 / 1290

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesNo
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
    Dorm Capacity3,109
    Meals per Week19
    Room Fee$5,365
    Board Fee$4,400

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Providence College ranks 2597th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $4,696 130 pie   13%
    State & Local Grant Aid $1,098 147 pie   14%
    Institutional Grant Aid $11,229 696 pie   67%
    Student Loan Aid $3,668 705 pie   68%
    Any financial aid type   898 pie   87%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Providence College?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    313263
    Black Non-Hispanic
    394281
    Hispanic
    4182123
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    285785
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    257
    White Non-Hispanic
    1,8122,5104,322
    Race Unknown
    326450776
    Total 2,279 3,178 5,457

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Providence College?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 2 27 1 30
    American/United States Studies/Civilization 1 6 1 8
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1 3 4
    Art/Art Studies, General
    Bible/Biblical Studies
    Biochemistry 5 5
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 36 5 42
    Business Administration and Management, General 7 4 4 3 99 17 134
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
    Business/Managerial Economics
    Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 1 1
    Chemistry, General 4 1 5
    Community Organization and Advocacy 1 10 3 14
    Computer Science 1 8 1 10
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 1 18 1 20
    Drawing 4 1 5
    Economics, General 2 1 25 4 32
    Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 1 22 1 24
    Engineering Physics 5 1 6
    English Language and Literature, General 42 6 48
    Finance, General 1 1 31 4 37
    Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 1 1
    Fire Science/Fire-fighting 4 4
    French Language and Literature 1 1 2
    General Studies 2 3 5
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management 1 2 2 1 17 6 29
    History, General 1 2 64 14 81
    Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
    Humanities/Humanistic Studies 10 1 11
    International/Global Studies
    Italian Language and Literature
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2 17 9 28
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2 1 72 9 84
    Mathematics Teacher Education 1 7 8
    Mathematics, General 1 2 11 1 15
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2 2
    Music Teacher Education 3 3
    Music, General 1 1
    Organizational Behavior Studies
    Painting 2 2
    Pastoral Studies/Counseling
    Philosophy 7 7
    Political Science and Government, General 4 50 3 57
    Psychology, General 1 2 2 44 5 54
    Reading Teacher Education 15 8 23
    Religion/Religious Studies 1 8 4 13
    Religious Education
    Secondary Education and Teaching 2 1 62 3 68
    Social Sciences, General 2 1 1 14 1 19
    Social Work 1 1 9 2 13
    Sociology 1 1 1 1 20 3 27
    Spanish Language and Literature 9 1 10
    Special Education and Teaching, General 1 1 81 10 93
    Systems Science and Theory 1 1
    Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 1 1
    Theology/Theological Studies 3 3
    Visual and Performing Arts, General 1 1
    Total 16 17 26 19 884 129 1,091

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Providence College ranks 384th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $72,018 ($74,712 male / $66,785 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 256 (169 male / 87 female)
    Total Benefits $5,237,088

    Providence College Summary

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    Providence College and Theological Seminary or Prov is an interdenominational Christian College located just 50 kilometers south-east of Winnipeg in Otterburne, Manitoba. In 1970, Winnipeg Bible College acquired the Otterburne campus, formerly a Catholic high school, and eventually changed its name to Providence College and Theological Seminary. Providence is the home of the Freemen, who compete in both the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) and the Association of Christian College Athletics (ACCA), as well as the Central Plains Athletic Conference (CPAC). The music teams are the College Singers, the school’s chamber choir, Veritas, a small vocal ensemble, the College Choir, a large choir that performs only at Christmas, the Instrumental Ensemble, a small chamber ensemble that sometimes plays with the College Singers, Straight Ahead, a jazz band, Aslan’s Child, a “plugged-in” worship band, and Once Lost, a worship band with a more acoustic feel.

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    Providence College Academics

    The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help. For example, the university has a Cross-Registration, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Washington Semester. Providence College is unique in its study options. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Providence College.

    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy
    History:
    History – General
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Foreign Language and Literature:
    French, Italian, Spanish
    Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
    Global Studies, Systems Science/Theory
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biochemistry, Biology
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry
    Education:
    Music Teacher Education, Secondary Education, Special Education
    Social Sciences:
    Econometrics, Economics, Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General, Sociology
    Public Administration and Service:
    Community Organization/Advocacy, Social Work
    Computer Science:
    Computer Science
    English Language and Literature:
    English Language & Literature – General
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Health System Administration
    Popular majors:
    twenty-nine percent business per marketing, fourteen percent social sciences, ten percent education, eight percent english, seven percent biology, six percent history, six percent psychology
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Business/Managerial Economics, Finance/Banking, Marketing Management, Organizational Behavior Studies
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Arts – General, Music – General

    Besides, for international students, the application fee is 55. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $827 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 15th of January.

    Providence College Admissions

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    Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 54% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 93%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. For example, there were two hundred and thirty-two total number of transfer students who applied and one hundred and twenty-nine total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of fifty-five dollars regular application fee, fifty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, fifty-five dollars online application fee and point zero .

    the SAT subject section score is due the 15th of February. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of February and If you are a transfer student, you will be notified of your acceptance by the 30th of May. The regular application is due the 15th of January. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 15th of January. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, and make sure they are in by the 1st of February. Regardless of which application you submit, this school will notify you by the 1st of April. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 1st of April.

    Providence College Athletics

    The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
    • Men’s Club and Women’s Club Golf
    • Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Racquetball
    • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
    • Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_indoor
    • Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_outdoor
    • Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
    The Friars are a member of NCAA.

    Providence College Financial Aid

    If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Athletics, Minority Status and ROTC. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Athletics and Minority Status. Financial aid distribution is at sixty-eight percent scholarships per grants and thirty-two percent loans per jobs. Financial aid forms are CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE and FAFSA.

    Providence College Students

    The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, Roman Catholic Church, Coed, where 54 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. In addition, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. Besides, the student body consists of ten percent in-state students, ninety percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, fifty-six percent women, forty-four percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, two percent asian per pacific islander, two percent black per non-hispanic, three percent hispanic, eighty-two percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, ten percent race per ethnicity unreported, thirty-eight percent in top 10th of graduating class, seventy-nine percent in top quarter of graduating class, ninety-eight percent in top half of graduating class, eighteen percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, twenty-five percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, twenty-seven percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, eighteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, eleven percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and one percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49. The school’s size is approximately three thousand, eight hundred and eighty-nine degree-seeking undergrads, one thousand and sixty-five first-time degree-seeking freshmen and nine hundred and twenty graduate enrollment. Providence College offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

    This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. On the whole, the school is located 50 miles from Boston, 180 miles from New York City.Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, ninety-eight percent of first-year students live in college housing, eighty-three percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Apartments For Single Students, Special Housing For Disabled Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, seven hundred dollars amount of housing deposit and point zero .

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