Providence College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Providence College?

Providence College charges the same published undergraduate tuition to in-state and out-of-state students. In the 2024-25 IPEDS figures, full-time tuition was $62,520 and required fees were $1,030. Typical room and board charges totaled $18,470, and estimated books and supplies added $1,150. Together, those listed items come to about $83,170 for an academic year, before transportation, personal expenses, and any other applicable costs.

• 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $63,550.
• 2024-25 typical room and board: $18,470.
• 2024-25 estimated books and supplies: $1,150.

Published charges are not the same as an individual student's net cost. In 2024-25 reporting, 84% of students received financial aid, and the average undergraduate grant award among recipients was $32,482. Average net price varied substantially by family income: it was $21,835 for families with annual income up to $48,000 and $56,699 for those above $110,000. These are group averages, not personalized aid quotes. Students should use a current-year cost estimate and their own aid offer, including housing choice and borrowing, when comparing colleges.

Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans, applicable state aid, and Providence College need-based or merit assistance. Aid applications and priority deadlines matter because some funding is limited. Military-connected students should also ask how eligible education benefits interact with institutional aid. The financial aid office can explain an offer's grants, loans, and work-study separately; a loan reduces an immediate bill but must generally be repaid.

What are the work-study opportunities at Providence College?

Providence College students may pursue part-time student employment, and eligible students may receive Federal Work-Study as part of a financial aid offer. Work-Study is a need-based federal aid program that helps pay wages for qualifying jobs; an award is not an automatic job placement or a tuition discount paid in advance.

Students should check the college's current student-employment listings for openings and application instructions. Availability and schedules can vary by department, and some students work without a Federal Work-Study award. Before taking a position, it is useful to compare expected hours with course and extracurricular commitments and to ask when wages will be paid.

For career development beyond a campus job, Providence's Center for Career Education and Professional Development provides career exploration and job-search support. Students can seek help with résumés, interviewing, internships, and connecting with employers or alumni through available programs. Those services can support a search, but participation should not be confused with a verified job offer.