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University of Providence

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 310
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 58%
On-time graduation rate 39%

Located in Great Falls, Montana, University of Providence is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that University of Providence is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Providence is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, 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 8-to-1, University of Providence emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of Providence is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Montana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at University of Providence is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Montana is 73%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at University of Providence do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

100%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,812

Cost of attendance at University of Providence in 2022 for students from Montana.

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

Montana's average $5,724
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,812

Cost of attendance at University of Providence 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.

Montana's average $16,788
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at University of Providence received on average $18,424 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.

$18,424
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 32 39% $4,485 $143,508
Other Federal Grant 33 40% $4,601 $151,848
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 78 94% $17,186 $1,340,513
Total Grant & Scholarships 81 98% $18,424 $1,492,361

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Providence 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 University of Providence students is 38.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.6%.

38.6%

  • asian 75.0% 3 students
  • white 36.1% 39 students
  • unknown 77.8% 7 students
  • hispanic 38.5% 5 students
  • International Students 25.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 40.0% 4 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Frontier Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Frontier Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

University of Providence provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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