University of Providence — College Profile

About

The University of Providence is a private Roman Catholic institution in Great Falls, Montana, best known for its mission-driven liberal arts education rooted in service and healthcare. Benefiting from a distinctive partnership with the Providence St. Joseph Health system, the university offers standout academic programs in nursing, allied health sciences, business, and criminal justice. Campus culture centers on a close-knit, faith-informed community where students actively participate in competitive NAIA Argo athletics, local service initiatives, and outdoor recreation along the Missouri River.

Wikipedia:The University of Providence is a private Catholic university in Great Falls, Montana, United States. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Location

Great Falls, MT, 59405-4996 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

SLC · Salt Lake City

464 mi away

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Cost

Cost of attendance

$43,477

Avg net price

$17,649

Room & board

$11,284

Tuition

$30,448

Books & supplies

$1,000/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$14,257

$30–48k

$11,616

$48–75k

$16,802

$75–110k

$22,545

$110k+

$20,676

Admissions

Admit rate

50%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

980

ACT midpoint

Composite 15–23

English 14–20

Math 16–24

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

36%

4-yr on-time completion

21%

1st-yr retention

72%

Transfer-out rate

30%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

50%

Transferred

25%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

25%

Median earnings (6yr)

$37,734

Median earnings (10yr)

$48,296

Median debt

$18,750

Monthly loan payment

$199

Debt range (25th–75th)

$6,743–$28,500

Debt (90th percentile)

$37,750

Student Body

Men 40%Women 60%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

33%

First-generation

40%

Median family income

$44,229

Independent students

33%

Avg age at entry

24.0

Part-time students

11%

Race & ethnicity

White

74%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Non-resident

AI/AN

NH/PI

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$37,734

10 years after entry

$48,296

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing71

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs34

Psychology, General16

Business Administration, Management and Operations15

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness12

Criminal Justice and Corrections11

Legal Support Services9

Biology, General7

Security Science and Technology5

Computer Science2

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2

Health and Medical Administrative Services2

Accounting and Related Services2

Mathematics1

Chemistry1

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Institutional

Endowment

$20M

Classification

Master's (Small)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

50%

Avg faculty salary

$6,450/mo

Instructional spend/student

$10,820