More selective than 100% of Montana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
8% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 21% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Providence over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
University of Providence SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Providence is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 15 | 23 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Providence admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 50% | — | — | 15–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 64% | 445–580 | 400–555 | 16–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Providence compared with other Montana colleges?
University of Providence has the lowest acceptance rate of 7 Montana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Providence | 50% | 28% | $17,649 |
| 2 | Rocky Mountain College | 70% | 48% | $19,751 |
| 3 | Carroll College | 71% | 69% | $23,960 |
| 4 | Montana State University | 82% | 57% | $22,499 |
| 5 | Montana Technological University | 91% | 58% | $16,481 |
| 6 | The University of Montana | 96% | 48% | $16,784 |
| 7 | The University of Montana-Western | 100% | 51% | $16,558 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Montana colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Providence
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Providence admissions questions
What is the University of Providence acceptance rate?
University of Providence accepts 50% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 208 of 324 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Providence require the SAT or ACT?
University of Providence considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 8% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 21% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Providence?
56% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (116 of 208).
Is University of Providence getting harder to get into?
University of Providence accepted 50% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 64% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Providence overview