Published cost of attendance is $80,466. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $28,152, middle-income families pay around $25,296, higher-income families pay approximately $56,699.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $80,466 |
| Tuition and Fees | $63,550 |
| Room and Board | $17,840 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$31,943 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $48,523 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $28,152 |
| $30–48k | $21,835 |
| $48–75k | $25,296 |
| $75–110k | $33,169 |
| $110k+ | $56,699 |
Published cost of attendance is $80,466. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $28,152, middle-income families pay around $25,296, higher-income families pay approximately $56,699. Azimuth ranks Providence College #1409 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 1.1 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $46,300. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $83,143, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Providence College earn median 4-year earnings of $83,143, placing Providence College in the 87.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,878 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Providence College in the 50.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Providence College #150 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Providence College's concentration in business and professional fields. Finance is the largest program with 207 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $103,021, performing at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 102 students with median 4-year earnings of $63,746, and Business Administration delivers median 4-year earnings of $85,119 across 102 graduates. Together, these programs anchor Providence College's return profile, with outcomes that align closely with peer institutions in the private nonprofit sector.
