Providence, RI
Competitive — only about 49 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 49%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11,478 | 5,447 | 1,094 | 47% |
| 2020 | 10,817 | 5,826 | 999 | 54% |
| 2021 | 11,129 | 6,453 | 1,040 | 58% |
| 2022 | 11,129 | 5,874 | 1,156 | 53% |
| 2023 | 12,469 | 6,075 | 1,197 | 49% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,367 of 7,263 women and 2,708 of 5,206 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Providence College has an acceptance rate of 49% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 6,075 of 12,469 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Competitive — only about 49 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
12,469 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,197 enrolled.
No. Providence College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 49%.