University of Providence

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About University of Providence

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of Providence is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Great Falls, Montana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 562, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The university offers 25 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $27,256.

Great Falls, MT

$27,256

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

67%

Retention Rate Insight

67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

46%

Graduation Rate Insight

46% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 scoresRequired to be considered for admission

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*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 Percentile15-23

SAT 25th-75th Percentile720-740

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

677

Students enrolled

141%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

60%

Unknown

2%

Black

5%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

2%

Socio-economic diversity

33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

33%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

24

Total Online Enrollment

955

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

38% On-campus

62% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold100% online

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold40% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold100% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

33%

State Grant Aid

0%

Institution Grant Aid

95%

Pell Grant

33%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,104
State Grant Aid$0
Institution Grant Aid$17,082
Pell Grant Aid$5,223

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debtafter graduation

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

36.1%

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

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Wrestling
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
4Education.
5Health Professions And Related Programs.
6History.
7Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
8Legal Professions And Studies.
9Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
10Mathematics And Statistics.
11Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
12Physical Sciences.
13Psychology.
14Social Sciences.
15Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. 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.