Providence College By the Numbers

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Providence College By the Numbers

Are you curious about the most recent class of students invited to attend Providence College? Take a look at the information below for an overview of the various characteristics and admission data for the incoming Class of 2029. To learn more about Providence College’s holistic admission process, visit our Review Process webpage.

Class of 2029

1200 Students

13,200+

Applications

63%

Applied Early Action and Regular Decision

37%

Applied Early Decision I and II

49.9%

Acceptance Rate

Test-Optional

Students who apply to Providence College have the option to either submit their scores or not submit their scores for the purpose of the admission process.

70.9%

of applicants chose to apply test-optional

62.1%

of total offers of admission were extended to test-optional applicants

77.6%

of the students enrolled in the Class of 2029 applied test-optional

Class of 2029 Student Profile

High School Type

  • Public Schools57
  • Independent Schools10
  • Religious Schools32
  • Charter Schools1

Academic Major

  • Business40.40
  • Education and Social Work3.80
  • Arts and Sciences26.50
  • Undeclared15.70
  • Nursing and Health Sciences13.60

Gender Ratio

  • Male43
  • Female57
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62%

identify as Catholic

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9%

are recruited student-athletes

A+ on paper

630

different high schools represented

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34

states, plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico represented 

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14

countries represented