Providence College is a private Catholic university in Providence, Rhode Island, known for strong programs in business, nursing, psychology, political science, and the liberal arts plus a compact, residential campus and Division I athletics. Students often rave about the tight‑knit, “Friar”‑pride community, the required Development of Western Civilization core, many clubs and events, and living in a small‑city, New England‑college environment close to Boston and the coast.
Common Majors
business administration, nursing, psychology, political science
“I love Providence’s New England‑style, close‑knit campus, how the WLAC and Friar‑pride sports nights feel like real family, and how easy it is to get close to professors, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the lack of diversity, the strong Catholic‑social‑scene overlap, and the way the campus can feel a bit insular were all more noticeable once I stopped visiting and started living there.”
Team & Tuition
Tuition (no scholarship)
$65,960
Conference
Big East Conference
Scholarships Available
Yes. Both athletic and academic.
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