$48,618/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
Providence College
Providence, RI·Private · 4-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
This school is moderately selective, giving a well-prepared applicant a realistic shot. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $48,618 a year against a $84,080 list price, a 42% gap. 86% of students graduate, well above the national average.
Providence College is a urban private four-year institution located in Providence, RI. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 4,666 undergraduate students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
51%
SAT range
1250 - 1390
Academic fit
Admission probability
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Academics
Student:faculty
11:1
Avg class size (est.)
~28 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$84,080
Avg net price after aid
$48,618
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
78%
Avg grant aid
$32,482
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Student body
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Campus life
Food near campus
Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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Graduate programs
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