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University of Providence

University of Providence

Great Falls, MT · City · 528 students
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$17,649
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
36%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$48,296
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
50%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

The University of Providence is a private Roman Catholic institution in Great Falls, Montana, best known for its mission-driven liberal arts education rooted in service and healthcare. Benefiting from a distinctive partnership with the Providence St. Joseph Health system, the university offers standout academic programs in nursing, allied health sciences, business, and criminal justice. Campus culture centers on a close-knit, faith-informed community where students actively participate in competitive NAIA Argo athletics, local service initiatives, and outdoor recreation along the Missouri River.

Wikipedia:The University of Providence is a private Catholic university in Great Falls, Montana, United States. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Location
Great Falls, MT, 59405-4996 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
SLC · Salt Lake City
464 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$30,448
Housing & food (on campus)$11,284
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$45,832
Average net price$17,649
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$30,448
Housing & food (on campus)$11,284
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$45,832
Average net price$17,649
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.uprovidence.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
University of Providence’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$32,186
Fees$1,200
Housing$6,500
Food$5,946
Total published by the school$45,832
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$14,257
$30–48k
$11,616
$48–75k
$16,802
$75–110k
$22,545
$110k+
$20,676
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
36%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
21%
Back for yr 2
72%
Transferred
30%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
50% graduated · 25% transferred · 25% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$37,734
10 yrs after entry$48,296
Debt
Median at graduation$18,750
Monthly payment$199
Middle 50% owe$6.7k–$28.5k
90th percentile$37,750
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
50%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
980
ACT midpoint
20
Comp 15–23 · E 14–20 · M 16–24

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Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
9 : 1
Pell grant
33%
First-gen
40%
Family income
$44,229
Independent
33%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
11%
Race & ethnicity
White
74%
Hispanic
5%
Black
6%
Asian
4%
Non-resident
4%
AI/AN
3%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$37,734
After 10 yrs
$48,296
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing71
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs34
Psychology, General16
Business Administration, Management and Operations15
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness12
Criminal Justice and Corrections11
Legal Support Services9
Biology, General7
Security Science and Technology5
Computer Science2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2
Health and Medical Administrative Services2
Accounting and Related Services2
Mathematics1
Chemistry1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$20M
Full-time faculty
50%
Faculty salary
$6,450/mo
Teaching spend
$10,820
per student
Federal loans
48%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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