Providence College's published cost of attendance is $80,466. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $28,152, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $21,835, middle-income families pay about $25,296, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $33,169, and higher-income families pay around $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 |
Providence College's published cost of attendance is $80,466. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $28,152, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $21,835, middle-income families pay about $25,296, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $33,169, and higher-income families pay around $56,699. Azimuth ranks Providence College #1409 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Providence College meets demonstrated financial need in full for admitted students under its current financial aid policy. Need-based aid forms the foundation of the aid package, with merit scholarships available for qualifying students. Most first-year students receive some form of institutional aid, and the net price illusion between sticker price and what families actually pay is substantial at Providence College — a meaningful advantage for families comparing institutions by headline cost alone. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $46,300; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Providence College earning median four-year earnings of $83,143, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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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.
