- Acceptance rate: 51% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 630–700 reading and writing, 620–690 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 29–32 composite
- Average net price: $46,645 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Providence College reported: an acceptance rate of 51% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 29–32.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Providence College reviews each application.
Providence College GPA requirements
Providence College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Providence College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Providence College acceptance rate
Providence College admitted 6,372 of 12,521 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 51%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Providence College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Providence, Rhode Island, with 4,236 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Providence College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 630 | 670 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 660 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 31 | 32 |
| ACT English | 28 | 31 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 28 | 32 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1346 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Providence College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Providence College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $46,645 a year at Providence College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Providence College?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Providence College admitted 51% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Providence College?
A lot: Providence College requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Providence College?
No. Providence College is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 19% sent SAT scores and 5% sent ACT scores.
What percent of applicants does Providence College accept?
Providence College's acceptance rate was 51% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,372 of 12,521 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT and ACT scores do Providence College students have?
The middle 50% of Providence College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 630–700 in reading and writing and 620–690 in math; ACT composite 29–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do I have a chance at Providence College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Providence College admitted 51% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Providence College look for?
Providence College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Providence College accept AP credit?
Yes. Providence College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Providence College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $46,645 a year at Providence College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Providence College look at legacy status?
Yes. Providence College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Providence College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Providence CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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