University of Providence

University of Providence Overview

University of Providence is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Great Falls, Montana. University of Providence was founded in 1932 and the school enrolls around 891 students a year, including 668 undergraduate students. University of Providence offers housing for up to 311 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2023 is August 5.

There are many ways for students to get involved at University of Providence!

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of University of Providence's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? University of Providence students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

University of Providence does not have any greek life opportunties.

Planning to play sports? University of Providence has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at University of Providence on the Student Life page.

2022 University of Providence Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	96%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.3
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	4%
Tuition	$27,256
Percent of Need Met	64%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$22,917

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Is University of Providence a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better sense of what University of Providence offers and if the school might be a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Providence

University of Providence is not competitive to get into. The university admitted 96% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 199 applications received in 2022, 192 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of Providence

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at University of Providence, around 58% are still enrolled the next year. 37% of University of Providence undergrads graduate within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for University of Providence Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from University of Providence by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads. Within six months of graduating, 30% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent University of Providence grads have an average starting salary of $33,000 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

University of Providence's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

University of Providence's endowment was valued at $10.8 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $15,013 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of Providence

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

University of Providence meets 64% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $22,917 a year.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $27,398 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at University of Providence.

Based on this information, is University of Providence the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is University of Providence a good school for you?

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Where is University of Providence Located?

University of Providence is located in the suburban setting of Great Falls, Montana.

If you want to see University of Providence for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 15 to Great Falls, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Great Falls International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of Providence and Great Falls are like without leaving home.

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