Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island

Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Master's degree·GPA 3.54

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Providence College is a private Catholic university in Providence, Rhode Island, founded in 1917 by the Dominican Order and the Diocese of Providence. It offers 47 undergraduate majors and 17 graduate programs, and requires undergraduates to complete 16 credits in the Development of Western Civilization as part of its core curriculum. The college competes in NCAA Division I athletics and is a founding member of the…

Rankings: #275 (Forbes)▼
National rank
Ranked #275 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Master's Universities
Ranked #424 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1073 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
Tuition — In-State: $60,848▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $80,640
Room & Board: $17,150
Books & Supplies: $1,150

1 Cunningham Square, Providence, Rhode Island, 02918-0001

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