Providence College Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
4,146

Full + Part time Students
1:12

Faculty to Student Ratio
2%

Transfer Student Ratio
$29.1K

Avg. Financial Aid

Providence College is a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education. Committed to fostering academic excellence through the sciences and humanities, the College provides a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. The College actively cultivates intellectual, spiritual, ethical, and aesthetic values within the context of the Judaeo-Christian heritage. These values are nurtured by the unique tradition of the Dominican Order which emphasizes quality teaching and scholarship. Providence College recognizes the unity of the human family that proceeds from its one Creator.

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Overview

Total Faculty	283
Full-Time Undergraduate	3,791
Part-Time Undergraduate	355
Application Acceptance Rate	61%
Transfer Students	95
Programs	94 Programs
Courses	1,045 Courses
Transfer Agreements	5 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	1,003 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$42,206
Out-of-State Tuition	$42,206
Books and Supplies	$900
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	54%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,000
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	64%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$22,108

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Meeting the costs of education is a challenge for most students and families. It is our hope that the information presented on our site will provide you with the tools necessary to apply for all sources of available aid.
Tuition and Fees:

Please visit our website at http://www.providence.edu/bursar/expenses/Pages/tuition.aspx for current tuition and fee information.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

A transfer class of about 60 students enroll at Providence College each year.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	April 1
Spring	December 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

We encourage applicants seeking to transfer to PC from other accredited colleges and universities to achieve a 3.0 G.P.A. (4.0 scale) or better in substantive liberal arts courses at your current college.
Official Transcripts:

Official high school transcripts and official transcripts from previously attended postsecondary institutions is required for admission consideration.
SAT Scores:

Submission of standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) is optional for all students applying for admission.
Letters of Recommendation:

A College Official's Report, which must be completed by a college or university official is required. An Instructor's Evaluation if not required, but is recommended.
Essay:

A personal essay is required.
Application Fee:

Non-refundable application fee of $55.
Interview:

An interview is not required for admission consideration.
Other Requirements:

Course descriptions for all courses you wish to have considered for transfer to Providence College are required. These descriptions may be taken from your college catalog or the college's website.
Apply Here:

www.providence.edu/APPLY/how-to-apply/Pages/Undergraduate.aspx

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is a C or higher.
Credits (Min/Max):

You must have a min of 12 credits to apply as a transfer student. Providence accepts a max of 56 transfer credits. You must complete 56 credits at Providence to earn a bachelor's degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

Providence College Transfer Credit Policy.pdf