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University of Providence

Private nonprofit 4-year · Great Falls, Montana · 528 undergradsRoman CatholicTest-optional

Admission5 in 10 get in50% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$21,492a year · sticker $45,423
Graduation rate
28%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$51,419median per year · debt $19,500
Report card how grades work
COverall value
B-Cost
B-Price for low incomes
DGraduation
CEarnings

University of Providence is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Great Falls, Montana with 528 undergraduates. It admits 50% of applicants, costs an average of $21,492 a year after grants and graduates 28% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

University of Providence acceptance rate and admissions

University of Providence admitted 50% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

ACT composite
15 to 23
136

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024. The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

University of Providence tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$31,348
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$11,848
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$45,423
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$21,492

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $21,492 a year after grants and scholarships, $23,931 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$16,920
$30,001 to $48,000$20,119
$48,001 to $75,000$16,075
$75,001 to $110,000$25,169
Over $110,000$26,661

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run University of Providence's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

University of Providence graduation rate, earnings and debt

28%
finished within 6 years
72%
came back for year two
33%
get a Pell Grant
  • 28% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $51,419 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $19,500 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

University of Providence$51,419
Montana median, private nonprofit 4-year$54,124
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Debt compared

University of Providence$19,500
Montana median$21,500
U.S. median$23,250

Median debt is 38% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

University of Providence majors and what graduates earn

University of Providence awarded bachelor's degrees in 20 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($119,206).

Nursing$119,206
Business administration$48,103
All 20 majors at University of Providence
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Nursing55$100,951$119,206$16,875
Business administration14n/a$48,103n/a
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs28n/an/an/a
Kinesiology and exercise science16n/an/a$21,500
Psychology13n/an/a$22,250
Biology9n/an/an/a
Security Science and Technology6n/an/an/a
Criminal justice5n/an/an/a
Health administration4n/an/an/a
Liberal arts and general studies3n/an/an/a
Computer science2n/an/an/a
Teacher education by grade level2n/an/an/a
Paralegal studies2n/an/an/a
Clinical and counseling psychology1n/an/an/a
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other1n/an/an/a
Mathematics0n/an/an/a
Chemistry0n/an/an/a
Sociology0n/an/an/a
Fine and studio arts0n/an/an/a
Accounting0n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at University of Providence

7 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 7 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
NursingMaster's21n/an/a
Health administrationMaster's17$114,854n/a
Clinical and counseling psychologyMaster's14n/a$59,695
Ecology and evolutionary biologyMaster's9n/an/a
Business administrationMaster's8n/an/a
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherMaster's4n/an/a
Criminal justiceMaster's0n/an/a

Trade and career programs at University of Providence

Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.

ProgramCredentialGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Medical assistantCertificate42$48,729n/a$9,500
Medical billing and codingAssociate degree0n/an/an/a

Students and location

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Providence?

University of Providence admitted 50% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does University of Providence cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $31,348. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $21,492 a year in 2024-25.

Is University of Providence test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, University of Providence reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at University of Providence?

28% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do University of Providence graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $51,419 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.

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