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University of Providence

#829 in US ranking Great Falls, MT
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$45,423
Tuition & fees
$32,148
Avg. aid
$21,623
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
50%
Avg. SAT
1210
ACT range
15–23

Outcomes

Graduation rate
28%
Median salary
$70,599
1 yr after graduation

What does University of Providence offer in terms of athletics?

The University of Providence's varsity teams are the Argonauts, and the university competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, or NAIA. Its athletic offerings include sports such as basketball, volleyball, wrestling, soccer, cross-country and track and field. Conference arrangements and team rosters should be checked by sport.

Varsity competition is different from informal recreation or club participation: it generally involves team selection, scheduled training and eligibility rules. Students who want to compete should consult the current athletics directory and the relevant coach about their sport, recruiting process and academic commitments. They should not assume that every recreational sport mentioned in a general college listing has a varsity team or scholarship funding.

What student groups and Associations are available at University of Providence?

Student associations offer a route into campus life beyond classes, but the University of Providence's active roster of recognized groups can change from year to year. Students should use the current student-activities directory to distinguish an active, student-led organization from a past club, an athletics team or a university-run service.

Useful questions for an incoming student include whether there is student government, a group connected to their major, service opportunities or faith-based activities that match their interests. Starting or reactivating a group may also be possible under campus recognition rules; the student-activities office can explain those requirements.

Who studies at University of Providence?

The University of Providence enrolled 763 students in the reported institution-wide count. Its first-time, degree-seeking entering group numbered 89, while 81 degree- or certificate-seeking students entered as transfers. Those counts illustrate why an applicant should not assume that all students follow a traditional first-year path.

In the reported first-time student geography figures, 40 students were Montana residents and 42 came from other U.S. states. Enrollment reporting also includes students across adult age groups. These figures describe particular reporting populations, which should not be combined as though they all measure the same cohort. The university's small overall enrollment may be relevant to someone's preference for campus scale, but it does not establish what a particular class or program feels like.

How does student life look like at University of Providence?

Student life at the University of Providence combines a residential campus with a substantial commuter population. Reported housing figures put 53% of students on campus and 47% commuting, so daily involvement may look different for someone living in a residence hall and someone traveling in for classes.

Prospective students should look at the timing of orientation, activities and support services relative to their own schedule, especially if they work, commute or take courses in a professional program. Campus events, shared spaces, service activities and athletic contests can provide ways to meet peers, but their accessibility depends on current programming and individual circumstances.

What libraries are available to students at University of Providence?

University of Providence students should verify current library access, research help and digital resources through the university's library services. For many assignments, access to academic databases, journals and assistance finding or evaluating sources matters as much as a physical collection.

Students who study remotely, commute or need evening access should check authentication rules for off-campus resources, opening hours, study-space arrangements and whether materials can be obtained from other libraries. A library count in a general institutional database is not a reliable substitute for confirming the services students can actually use.

University of Providence Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

763

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

82

Total staff

52 full time, 42 part time

Veterans affair office

No

University of Providence Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 590
Graduate: 173

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 573
Part-time: 190

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 54
Men: 28

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 35
Black or African American: 22
White: 287
American Indian or Alaska Native: 12
Asian: 25
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 4
Two or more races: 35
Unknown: 10

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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