Providence College
Providence, Rhode Island · Private
Providence College admitted 49% of 12,469 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1250–1400 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 88% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Providence College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 15, 2027
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application fee is $70, and Providence College accepts the Common App fee waiver. Providence College asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Providence College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $80,640 a year. After grants, students paid $46,645 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Providence College’s acceptance rate?
Providence College admitted 49% of applicants: 6,075 of 12,469 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Providence College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 15, 2027, early action is due November 1, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Providence College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1250 to 1400, with a median around 1330. A score at or above 1330 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Providence College’s application fee?
The application fee is $70 for 2026–27, and Providence College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Providence College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Providence College asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Providence College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Providence College asks 2 questions of its own on top of the main essay (optional. choose one, 250–500 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
Does Providence College require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Providence College uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA.
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