by our College Data Analytics TeamIn its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
University of Providence was awarded 45 badges in the 2024 rankings. The highest ranked major at the school is health/medical prep programs.
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According to College Factual's 2024 analysis, University of Providence is ranked #777 out of 2,217 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This is an improvement over the previous year, when University of Providence held the #882 spot on the Best Overall Colleges list.
University of Providence is also ranked #4 out of 11 schools in Montana.
With an acceptance rate of 100%, University of Providence is easier to get into than many other schools. But that doesn't mean you can slack off on your application. Make sure to treat this school like any other when submitting requested materials and documents.
About 12% of students accepted to University of Providence submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 590 and 630. Math scores were between 550 and 650.
At University of Providence, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 8 to 1. That's much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunites to work closely with their professors and classmates.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at University of Providence is 54%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At University of Providence this rate is 58%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
When it comes to finishing their studies on time, those seeking a bachelor's degree from University of Providence have a four-year graduation rate of 28%. This is comparable to the national average of 33.3%
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at University of Providence.
During the 2017-2018 academic year, there were 790 undergraduates at University of Providence with 528 being full-time and 262 being part-time.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23,031 | $23,747 | $24,544 | $27,751 | $25,657 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.Note that the net price is typically less than the published for a school. For more information on the sticker price of University of Providence, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At University of Providence, approximately 69% of students took out student loans averaging $7,963 a year. That adds up to $31,852 over four years for those students.
The student loan default rate at University of Providence is 5.6%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.
See which majors at University of Providence make the most money.
Get more details about the location of University of Providence.
Contact details for University of Providence are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1301 20Th St S, Great Falls, MT 59405-4996 |
| Phone: | 406-761-8210 |
| Website: | www.uprovidence.edu/ |
| Facebook: | http://www.facebook.com/ugfargos |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/ugf_arGOs |
| Most Popular Majors | Bachelor’s Degrees | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 113 | $99,225 |
| General Biology | 16 | $19,342 |
| Health & Physical Education | 14 | NA |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 10 | NA |
| General Psychology | 8 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 8 | $33,358 |
| Computer Science | 5 | NA |
| Accounting | 4 | NA |
| Legal Support Services | 3 | NA |
| Chemistry | 3 | NA |
Online courses area a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
In 2020-2021, 888 students took at least one online class at University of Providence. This is a decrease from the 1,005 students who took online classes the previous year.
| Year | Took at Least One Online Class | Took All Classes Online |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 888 | 490 |
| 2019-2020 | 1,005 | 604 |
| 2018-2019 | 549 | 549 |
| 2017-2018 | 573 | 466 |
| 2016-2017 | 790 | 529 |
Learn more about online learning at University of Providence.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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