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 2028. To learn more about Providence College’s holistic admission process, visit our Review Process webpage.

Class of 2028

1231 Students

12,500+

Applications

64%

Applied Early Action and Regular Decision

36%

Applied Early Decision I and II

50.8%

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.

70.8%

of applicants chose to apply test-optional

63.4%

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

75.3%

of the students enrolled in the Class of 2028 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 2028 Student Profile

High School Type

Public Schools58
Independent Schools10
Religious schools31
Charter Schools1

Academic Major

Business35.85
Education and Social Work4.90
Arts and Sciences29.80
Undeclared17
Nursing and Health Sciences13

Gender Ratio

Male45
Female55

62%

identify as Catholic

7%

are recruited student-athletes

619

different high schools represented

34

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

11

countries represented