Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 52.8%
- Average SAT
- 1,340
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,260–1,420
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 30
- Total Enrollment
- 4,170
Admissions Overview
Providence College is moderately selective with a 52.78% acceptance rate. This means roughly half of applicants get in, making it competitive but not impossible for strong students. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1260 and 1420 on the SAT, with an average of 1340. Students need solid grades and test scores to be competitive. The college attracts applicants who value its Dominican Catholic heritage and strong sense of community. Providence seeks students who will thrive in its faith-based liberal arts environment while contributing to campus traditions like supporting the nationally ranked Friars basketball team in the Big East Conference.