Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island
As the only Dominican run liberal arts university in the United States, Providence College strikes a good balance between the spiritual, academic and social sides of college. This well manicured campus is frequented by students, athletes and Friars alike, offering a strong community feel where students can “seek more.”
• Private
• Undergraduate enrollment – 4000
• Admit rate – 48%
• Financial Aid forms required – FAFSA & CSS Profile
• Most classes around 20 students
• Student to faculty ratio – 12:1
CURRICULUM
• Strongest/popular majors: Business, Nursing, Health, Education
– Nursing is direct admit with approximately 75 seats per class, doesn’t have a Calculus requirement, and does not accept transfers
– Business is not space limited and students may transfer in later
• What are your unique and/or specialty majors
– Health Policy and Management
– Public and Community Service Studies forr students who want to work with non-profits
– 3+2 Engineering program with affiliates Columbia University and Washington University St. Louis
• Common Curriculum aims to build connection through interdisciplinary studies including theology and philosophy
• Honors program attracts top 10% and students are automatically considered
• Cross over schools include Villanova, Holy Cross, Northeastern, Boston College, Loyola MD, and Fairfield
STUDENT BODY
• 60-65% of students identify as Catholic and about 35 Friars live on campus
• School also welcomes non-christians, agnostics, and atheists alike
• Seek students interested in life’s big questions, strong sense of community, academic curiosity, with desire to give back
• Smallest DI school in Northeastern Conference – basketball and hockey most popular (no football)
• Lots of clubs and activities offering a busy weekend life
• No Greek Life
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
• Read applications holistically, with an eye for fit to major
• Recalculate GPA with focus on core coursework, and rigor is important
• Test optional pre-Covid
• Does not consider demonstrated interest
FINANCIALS
• Merit and Need based aid offered
• Scholarship consideration does not require test scores
• Test optional, assign a strength grade to curriculum during admissions process
• Unweighted GPA 3.6
• No Greek life
• Curriculum is relatively structured
• Students are involved, engaged, leaders, want to give back
• Involved in extracurricular activities
