Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $80,466. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $63,550 |
| Housing & meals | $17,150 |
| Books & supplies | $1,150 |
| Personal & travel | $1,492 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,876 |
| Total cost of attendance | $80,466 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Providence College net price compared with other Rhode Island colleges
Providence College has the 10th-lowest average net price of 11 Rhode Island colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | University of Rhode Island | $21,440 | 73% | $69,743 |
| 4 | Brown University | $25,184 | 96% | $93,487 |
| 5 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | $31,027 | 55% | $43,418 |
| 6 | New England Institute of Technology | $36,483 | 60% | $48,684 |
| 7 | Salve Regina University | $36,967 | 77% | $72,975 |
| 8 | Roger Williams University | $37,999 | 69% | $70,266 |
| 9 | Bryant University | $41,219 | 80% | $90,008 |
| 10 | Providence College | $48,523 | 86% | $87,054 |
| 11 | Rhode Island School of Design | $50,507 | 89% | $68,140 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Rhode Island colleges →
Why Providence College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence College | 51% | $48,523 | 86% | $87,054 | This school |
| Bryant University | 65% | $41,219 | 80% | $90,008 | |
| Salve Regina University | 68% | $36,967 | 77% | $72,975 | |
| Rhode Island School of Design | 19% | $50,507 | 89% | $68,140 | |
| New England Institute of Technology | 67% | $36,483 | 60% | $48,684 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Providence College would cost you $7,304 more per year than Bryant University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Providence College, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$10,873).
- Providence College gives aided families $3,198 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Rhode Island resident | Providence College | Bryant University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $63,550 | $52,677 | +$10,873 |
| Books & supplies | $1,150 | $1,400 | −$250 |
| Housing & meals | $17,150 | $16,938 | +$212 |
| Personal & travel | $1,492 | $1,550 | −$58 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,876 | −$2,601 | −$275 |
| Sticker price | $80,466 | $69,964 | +$10,502 |
| Average grants | −$31,943 | −$28,745 | −$3,198 |
| You pay | $48,523 | $41,219 | +$7,304 |
“+” means Providence College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Providence College cost questions
How much is tuition at Providence College?
Tuition and fees are $63,550 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Providence College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $80,466 a year.
What do families actually pay at Providence College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $48,523 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $28,152; $48–75k pay $25,296; $110k+ pay $56,699.
How much debt do Providence College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and 1.8% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Providence College overview