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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 is the cost of studying for a year at University of Providence?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at the University of Providence was $30,048, with $400 in required fees. The same reported tuition and fee amounts applied to in-state and out-of-state students. Published charges are a starting point, not the amount every student pays after aid.

  • Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $30,448 for 2024-25.
  • Typical annual room and board charges: $10,662, comprising $6,698 for room and $3,964 for board.
  • Reported books and supplies allowance: $1,000.
  • Combined tuition, required fees, typical room and board, and books: $42,110 before transportation, personal expenses and other applicable costs.

Part-time undergraduate tuition was reported at $978 per credit. Graduate tuition and program charges require a separate calculation; they should not be inferred from the undergraduate example.

Financial aid can substantially change the cost. In the reported aid cohort, all students received some form of financial aid, and the average undergraduate grant award was $21,623. About 48% received student loans, which must generally be repaid. Reported average net price varied by family income: it was $11,616 for families earning up to $48,000 and $16,802 for those earning $48,001-$75,000. Those are averages for defined groups, not individual offers.

Eligible students may use federal grants and loans, institutional scholarships and other assistance; eligible veterans may also be able to use education benefits. The FAFSA is the central application for federal aid. A useful comparison is each college's individualized aid offer against its full cost of attendance, including expenses outside the tuition bill, with grants separated from loans and work-study.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Providence?

Work and study are different ways to build experience or help cover expenses at the University of Providence. A part-time campus job provides wages; Federal Work-Study is a need-based financial aid program that can support qualifying employment; an internship is an academic or career experience that may be paid or unpaid.

Students interested in Federal Work-Study should complete the FAFSA and review their individual aid offer, then ask the financial aid office how available positions are advertised and whether they are eligible. A work-study award generally sets a potential earnings limit rather than paying the full amount upfront or guaranteeing a job. Students seeking career-related work should also ask their academic program about placement expectations and the university about current career advising and job-search resources.

University of Providence Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$32,148
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$32,148
Tuition
$30,948
Fees
$1,200
Room and board
$10,662
Books and supplies
$1,000

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$45,423
Tuition & fees
$32,148
Housing, food, books & other
$13,275

100% of undergraduates receive aid, $21,623 on average

University of Providence Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

On campus
$15,284
Off campus, not with family
$15,522
Off campus, with family
$4,400

University of Providence Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$14,257
$30,001–48,000
$11,616
$48,001–75,000
$16,802
$75,001–110,000
$22,545
Over $110,000
$20,676

University of Providence Room and Board Cost

Typical room charge for academic year

$6,698

Typical board charge for academic year

$3,964

Institution provides board or meal plan

Yes

University of Providence Tuition Plans

Any alternative tuition plans offered by institution

Yes

Tuition guaranteed plan

Yes

Prepaid tuition plan

Yes

University of Providence Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$21,623

All

$26,370

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
100%

University of Providence Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
33%
Students with federal loans
48%
Median debt at completion
$19,500

University of Providence Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$18,361

Graduate average amount

$14,991

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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