University of Providence Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Great Falls, MT · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 50% for fall 2024
  • ACT, middle 50%: 15–23 composite
  • Average net price: $21,175 a year (2022–23)

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University of Providence GPA requirements

University of Providence 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 University of Providence hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

University of Providence acceptance rate

University of Providence admitted 177 of 352 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 50%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Providence (formerly University of Great Falls) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Great Falls, Montana, with 590 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Providence in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
ACT Composite151823
ACT English141520
ACT Math161924
17% submitted ACT scores, as University of Providence reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 980 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Providence looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Providence's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Providence 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 $21,175 a year at University of Providence 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

Can I get into University of Providence with a 3.0 GPA?

University of Providence admitted 50% 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 do you need to get into University of Providence?

University of Providence requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported 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.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Providence?

University of Providence's acceptance rate was 50% for fall 2024: it admitted 177 of 352 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is University of Providence hard to get into?

It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. University of Providence admitted 50% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Does University of Providence require the SAT or ACT?

No. University of Providence 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, 17% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do University of Providence students have?

The middle 50% of University of Providence's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 15–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How much does GPA matter at University of Providence?

A lot: University of Providence requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does University of Providence consider legacy status?

No. University of Providence doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does University of Providence accept AP credit?

Yes. University of Providence 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.

What is the average net price at University of Providence?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,175 a year at University of Providence in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: University of ProvidenceU.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.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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