University of Providence

Private nonprofit four-year university in Great Falls, MT that costs an average of $21,492 a year after financial aid, admits 50% of applicants and graduates 28% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$21,492
Acceptance rate
50%
Graduation rate
28%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$51,419

Private nonprofitSmall city528 undergraduates

Cost of University of Providence

Total cost of attendance (per year)$45,423
Tuition and fees, in-state$31,348
Housing and food (on campus)$11,848
Books and supplies$1,000
Average net price after aid$21,492

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$16,920
$30,001–48,000$20,119
$48,001–75,000$16,075
$75,001–110,000$25,169
$110,001+$26,661

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with University of Providence's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate50%
Average SAT980
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)15–23
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate28%
First-year retention72%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$46,199
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$51,419
Rank in Montana (earnings)6th of 9 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$19,500
Typical monthly loan payment$222 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants33%
Students with federal loans36%

Majors and programs at University of Providence

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (24)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing126$100,951$16,875
Accounting and Related Services2——
Biology16——
Business Administration, Management and Operations29——
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other2——
Chemistry1——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology1——
Computer Science4——
Criminal Justice and Corrections16——
Fine and Studio Arts1——
Health and Medical Administrative Services6——
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs62——
History———
Legal Support Services11——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities5——
Mathematics1——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions———
Psychology29—$22,250
Security Science and Technology11——
Sociology1——
Special Education and Teaching———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness28—$21,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods4——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services83$48,729$9,500
Medical Illustration and Informatics———

Associate's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Health and Medical Administrative Services1——
Legal Support Services———
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions1——

Master's degree programs (12)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services44$114,854—
Accounting and Related Services———
Business Administration, Management and Operations15——
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other7——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology26—$59,695
Criminal Justice and Corrections1——
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology20——
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities———
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences———
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions———
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing53——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness———

Graduate certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions———
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology200——
Public Health2——

Similar colleges in Montana

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Montana State University-NorthernHavre$14,686—$52,907
Rocky Mountain CollegeBillings$21,67970%$54,124
Carroll CollegeHelena$26,29571%$66,371
The University of Montana-WesternDillon$19,481100%$47,501
Montana Technological UniversityButte$17,20591%$59,491
Montana State University BillingsBillings$15,630—$48,199
The University of MontanaMissoula$21,30296%$48,823
Montana Bible CollegeBillings———

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About University of Providence

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationGreat Falls, MT
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates528
Student-to-faculty ratio9 to 1
AccreditorNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Websiteuprovidence.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Providence's acceptance rate?

University of Providence admits 50% of applicants. Admitted students average 980 on the SAT.

How much does University of Providence cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $45,423 a year (tuition and fees: $31,348). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $21,492 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,920.

How much do University of Providence graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $51,419 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 6th of 9 similar colleges in Montana. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($100,951 a year after graduation).

What is University of Providence's graduation rate?

28% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 72% of first-year students return for a second year.