Providence College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$55,988

Cost of attendance at Providence College in 2022 for students from Rhode Island.

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

Rhode Island's average	$13,017
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$55,988

Cost of attendance at Providence 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.

Rhode Island's average	$29,627
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Providence College was $39,566. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Providence College

Providence College net price calculator

$39,566

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Rhode Island and nationwide.

Rhode Island's average	$14,603
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Providence College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$39,566	$2,282 (6%)	$19,531	$18,385	$25,189	$30,235	$46,427
2021	$37,284	$1,488 (4%)	$19,043	$18,864	$26,014	$32,754	$48,172
2020	$35,796	$2,046 (5%)	$19,328	$20,546	$27,392	$30,551	$48,833
2019	$37,842	$1,743 (5%)	$19,020	$26,396	$28,885	$35,843	$46,473
2018	$36,099	$861 (2%)	$20,457	$19,773	$28,764	$32,475	$46,517
2017	$35,238	$402 (1%)	$19,510	$21,129	$30,582	$32,915	$45,128
2016	$34,836	$1,011 (3%)	$21,170	$22,017	$26,059	$32,514	$42,956
2015	$33,825	$563 (2%)	$19,136	$20,856	$25,873	$31,267	$42,446
2014	$34,388	--	$20,605	$24,433	$28,195	$33,184	$42,124

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Providence College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$70,948	$1,600 (2%)	$55,988	$13,810	$1,150
2021	$69,348	$2,010 (3%)	$54,388	$13,810	$1,150
2020	$67,338	$1,960 (3%)	$52,438	$13,800	$1,100
2019	$65,378	$2,434 (4%)	$50,528	$13,800	$1,050
2018	$62,944	$216	$48,764	$13,200	$980
2017	$63,160	$1,570 (3%)	$46,970	$15,250	$940
2016	$61,590	$1,077 (2%)	$45,400	$15,250	$940
2015	$60,513	$1,823 (3%)	$44,323	$15,250	$940
2014	$58,690	$1,039 (2%)	$43,245	$14,545	$900
2013	$57,651	--	$42,206	$14,545	$900

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Providence College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,560 dormitories available to its students at $9,260 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Providence College is $1,029 per month.
Does Providence College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Providence College for one academic year is $6,800, which works out to $756 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Providence College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,150.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Providence College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,212

If living off-campus, with family: $7,410

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,610
How much is Providence College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $65 and $65 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Providence College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Providence College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,966	$542
For out-of-state students	$1,966	$542

Housing and Meal

Providence College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Providence College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,800	$9,260	N/A	3,560
2021	$6,105	$8,190	N/A	3,243
2020	$6,410	$8,730	N/A	3,205
2019	$6,220	$8,480	N/A	3,205
2018	$6,030	$8,210	N/A	3,047
2017	$5,840	$7,950	N/A	2,993
2016	$5,670	$7,720	N/A	2,996

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Providence College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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