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Providence Christian College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Pasadena, CA

$32,546

Avg tuition

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About Providence Christian College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Undenominational  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Providence Christian College is a small private college located on an urban campus in Pasadena, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 121, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 42%. The college offers 1 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 29%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for students are $32,546.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

42% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

49% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

29% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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121

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Hispanic

46%

White

37%

Two or more races

4%

Black

3%

Unknown

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Female student population

47%

Socio-economic diversity

40% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

40%

State Grant Aid

31%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

40%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,395
State Grant Aid $6,389
Institution Grant Aid $17,902
Pell Grant Aid $4,775

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debt after graduation

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Golf

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.