More selective than 100% of Montana colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $43,477. College Scorecard.
Higher than 8% of Montana colleges we cover and 11% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 58% of Montana colleges we cover and 35% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Providence acceptance rate & admissions
Of 324 applicants, University of Providence admitted 208 and 116 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Providence tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What University of Providence costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Providence took 4.4 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Montana. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,257 | $62,446 | 4.2 years |
| $30–48k | $11,616 | $50,878 | 3.4 years |
| $48–75k | $16,802 | $73,593 | 5.0 years |
| $75–110k | $22,545 | $98,747 | 6.7 years |
| $110k+ | $20,676 | $90,561 | 6.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (29% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($48,296) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MT (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $14,780 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of Providence majors, earnings & careers
University of Providence offers 26 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 3
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Science & Math · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at University of Providence
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $119,206 | $23,847 |
| Business Administration | $48,103 | — |
Quick list of all 26 majors
- Accounting—
- Arts and Entertainment Management—
- Biology—
- Business Administration$48,103
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other—
- Chemistry—
- Computer Science—
- Criminal Justice—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- English—
- Health Administration—
- History—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Legal Support Services—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Mathematics—
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions—
- Nursing$119,206
- Pre-Med / Pre-Health—
- Psychology—
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)—
- Security / Homeland Security—
- Sociology—
- Special Education—
- Studio Art—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Great Falls
Overall prices in the Great Falls, MT area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,308. Housing costs 3% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 15 inches of rain a year, 66 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: winter weather (very high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Cascade County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Cascade County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Providence with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Montana by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Providence | 50% | $17,649 | 28% | $48,296 | This school |
| Blackfeet Community College | — | $5,410 | 62% | $22,953 | |
| Rocky Mountain College | 70% | $19,751 | 48% | $49,036 | |
| Carroll College | 71% | $23,960 | 69% | $61,772 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Providence would cost you $12,239 more per year than Blackfeet Community College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Providence.
- University of Providence gives aided families $19,833 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Montana resident | University of Providence | BFCC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $43,477 | $11,405 | +$32,072 |
| Average grants | −$25,828 | −$5,995 | −$19,833 |
| You pay | $17,649 | $5,410 | +$12,239 |
“+” means University of Providence 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.
Common questions about University of Providence
What is the University of Providence acceptance rate?
University of Providence accepts 50% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 208 of 324 applicants were admitted.
How much does University of Providence cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $43,477 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $17,649 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $14,257 and families earning $110k+ pay $20,676.
How much do University of Providence graduates earn?
Former University of Providence students earn a median $48,296 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Providence graduation rate?
28% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 72% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Providence degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Providence costs about $73,593 after grants ($16,802 a year for 4.4 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $48,296 ten years after starting, $14,780 more than high school graduates in Montana ($33,516), so the cost is repaid in 5.0 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Providence: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-providence (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).