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 2027. To learn more about Providence College’s holistic admission process, visit our Review Process webpage.

Class of 2027

1205 Students

12,400+

Applications

67%

Applied Early Action and Regular Decision

33%

Applied Early Decision I and II

48%

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.

68%

of applicants chose to apply test-optional

59%

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

72%

of the students enrolled in the Class of 2027 applied test-optional

Activity Participation for Enrolled Students

87%

participated in athletics

79%

worked a part-time job

1/5

served in class office

Class of 2027 Student Profile

High School Type

  • Public Schools58
  • Independent Schools10
  • Religious schools31
  • Charter Schools1

Academic Major

  • Business39
  • Education and Social Work4
  • Liberal Arts19
  • Science/Math/Engineering10
  • Undeclared17
  • Nursing and Health Sciences10

Gender Ratio

  • Male44
  • Female56
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63%

identify as Catholic

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9%

are recruited student-athletes

A+ on paper

655

different high schools represented

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30

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

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11

countries represented