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Providence Christian College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 200
Religious affiliation Undenominational
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 82%
Students retention rate 62%
On-time graduation rate 42%

Located in Pasadena, California, Providence Christian College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that Providence Christian College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Providence Christian College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Providence Christian College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Providence Christian College is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Providence Christian College is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Providence Christian College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,396

Cost of attendance at Providence Christian College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,396

Cost of attendance at Providence Christian College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Providence Christian College received on average $23,434 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,434
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 9 43% $5,021 $45,186
Other Federal Grant 9 43% $5,354 $48,186
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 21 100% $21,140 $443,933
Total Grant & Scholarships 21 100% $23,434 $492,119

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Providence Christian College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Providence Christian College students is 41.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.1%.

41.7%

  • white 63.0% 17 students
  • hispanic 23.1% 3 students
  • International Students 42.9% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball California Pacific Conference
  • Track and Cross Country California Pacific Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Providence Christian College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Providence Christian College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

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