Overview
Founded by a group of nuns and the local bishop, the University of Providence is a Catholic liberal arts institution in Great Falls. UP is home to schools of Liberal Arts and Health Sciences offering bachelor’s degrees in 30 academic majors. As a Catholic University, UP celebrates mass on four weekdays and Sundays, with confession being held beforehand. For sports fans, UP fields 22 men’s and women’s teams including rodeo and esports squads.
Acceptance Rate:
95%
Average Net Price:
$25,023
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
17
Average SAT Composite
1030
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $29,018 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $29,018 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
67%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Aid Per Year
$18,815
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,104
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$17,082
Students receiving federal aid
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,104
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$3,547,228
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$685,279
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
63%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,838
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$198
Students receiving federal loans
63%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$7,155
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,658
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
199
Students Applied
89%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
75
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 15 |
Application Fee
$35
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
89%
Submitting ACT
12%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 17
Average SAT Composite: 1030
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
955
Total Number of Undergrads
593
0
100
28%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
38%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
7:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
30
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
40%
Student Organizations
15
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
38%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
52%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Argonauts
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
130
Total Female Athletes
117
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rodeo
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
- Other
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Rodeo
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Other
University of Providence Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,600
Top 5 Cities
Great Falls
Missoula
Seattle
Portland
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Providence Health & Services
University of Providence
State of Montana
United States Air Force
Great Falls Public Schools
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Healthcare Services
Community and Social Services
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$198
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe courses available are outstanding! One of my favorite type of courses are called ILCs, which combine two different areas of study and show how they are interlinked and how the areas can affect you personally. Both my core classes and the classes for my major or intensely interesting. I've learned more than I ever thought I could.
Amber from Nampa, ID
The academic courses available at the University of Great Falls are outstanding. I have learned more in the first semester of school then in all four years of high school.
Andrea from Lakewood, WA
I just completed my first semester at University of Great Falls and feel the University is an outstanding school. Every professor is willing to go the extra mile to help you succeed. The students and faculty are a tight knit community and I feel right at home attending this school even though I am over 2,000 miles away from home.
Nico from Hamilton, NJ
It is a very tight-knit school and community with many opportunities to make new friends! The class sizes are small and it is very easy to talk to your teachers one on one. It is also very easy to get involved with your community and around the campus with varies activities happening every week.
MacKenzie from Ewa Beach, HI
The University of Great Falls, Montana, has great science, education, psychology, and criminal justice programs. This school is also very small, capping class sizes at 20 people, yet it still has very many successful clubs and sports programs. Even though this school is so small, it is still A.P.A. certified, so i would give it a 5 out of 5 stars.
William from Spokane, WA
An amazing school with small class room sizes. Helpful teachers that would go the extra mile to help you pass. Many degree options to choose from.
Rico from Van Nuys, CA
University of Great Falls is an amazing school. The small class ratio between faculty to students makes it possible for students to connect to the teachers at anytime. Hard classes with small class size enables for everyone to learn everything without any hassle. Smaller class size is beneficial for me because I can easily ask my teachers with question that I am unclear about. I do not need to make any appointments or anything like many big schools out there.
Johnley from Lahaina, HI
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