Tuition and Aid
A Distinctive Experience. An Incomparable Investment.
Your Providence College education will pay dividends with experiences that set you apart in a competitive marketplace, such as highly sought-after internships, or in-depth research fellowships, or postgraduate opportunities. The return on investing in a PC education is that our graduates find early-career success and lifelong achievement.
What’s more, PC is committed to providing competitive need-based and merit-based financial packages to help make college accessible and affordable for all students. For additional details, visit the Office of Financial Aid’s website.
81%
of First-Year Students Receive Some Form of Financial Assistance
#1
U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” (Regional Universities — North)
$57,795
Mean Starting Salary (Class of 2023)
2025-2026 Costs of Attendance
Tuition and Fees: $65,960
Housing and Food: $18,470
Total: $84,430*
*Tuition is based on a regular course load. Extra course charges may apply for additional courses. For a detailed breakdown of the cost of attendance, please see our Tuition & Fees.
Paying for PC
When reviewing the cost of attendance, the number that really matters is the cost to you and your family after your financial aid package is calculated. Grants, scholarships, and other sources can dramatically drive down the cost of a Providence College education. It’s in reach, and closer than you might think.
Here’s the Real Deal
Institutional Need-Based Aid
Need-based financial assistance is part of Providence College’s founding mission to expand access to higher education. Using the CSS Profile to analyze family financial situations comprehensively, our aid program is responsive to genuine need and gaps between cost and ability to contribute.
Average first-year award package with need-based grants
- Avg. Student Loan5,500
- Avg. work-study1,800
- Avg. Need-based grant35,125
- Total:
NEED-BASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS
Renewable for all four undergraduate years
450+ Need-Based Endowed Scholarships
ARE FUNDED THROUGH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF ALUMNI AND FRIENDS
Providence Opportunity
The Providence Opportunity is a program that consists of several signature scholarship programs that affirm the college’s long-standing commitment, rooted in the Catholic and Dominican mission, to provide a high-quality education for students who may not otherwise consider PC. These programs are open to all but especially valuable for students who are the first in their families to attend college, those from historically underrepresented backgrounds in higher education, and anyone seeking a strong network of support and mentorship during their college journey.
The Providence Opportunity is a program comprised of the following awards:
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship
Cristo Rey Scholarship
Posse Scholarship
| Application Deadline | CSS Profile | FAFSA | Business Tax Returns (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I | November 1 | December 15 | November 8 |
| Early Action | November 15 | December 15 | December 1 |
| Early Decision II | January 15 | January 15 | January 15 |
| Regular Decision | February 1 | February 1 | February 15 |
| Fall Transfer | May 15 | May 15 | May 22 |
| Spring Transfer | December 1 | December 1 | December 15 |
We’re here to help.
Office of Financial Aid
Harkins Hall 403
Phone: 401.865.2286
Fax: 401.865.1186
finaid@providence.edu
Office of Admission
Harkins Hall 103
Phone: 401.865.2535
Fax: 401.865.2826
pcadmiss@providence.edu
