University of Providence
University of Providence

University of Providence

Great Falls, MT, USA
Private
4 Year

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:
64%
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

Average Net Price
$25,023
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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.
$30,448
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.
$30,448
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,284
Books and Supplies
$1000
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$17,047
$30k - $48k
$20,977
$48k - $75k
$21,592
$75k - $110k
$19,649
$110k+
$23,268
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.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$21,935
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.
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,712
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,625

 

Students receiving federal aid
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,712
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$26,827
$30k - $48k
$23,158
$48k - $75k
$27,881
$75k - $110k
$17,572
$110k+
$17,330
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.
60%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,058
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
58%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$6,406
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,577

 

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
0
100
64%
Acceptance Rate
324
Students Applied
89%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
81
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 15
Application Fee
$35
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
49%
Out-Of-State Students
54%
21%
Submitting ACT
8%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 17
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1030
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
400
75th
555
Reading
25th
445
75th
580
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
28%
3.50 - 3.74
10%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
15%
2.50 - 2.99
20%
2.00 - 2.49
10%

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-856-9544
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
677
Total Number of Undergrads
562
0
100
20%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
37%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
7:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
67%
20-39 Students
32%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
30

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
38%
62%
Residency
In-State Students
49%
Out-Of-State Students
54%
Size of Town
Small city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
Hispanic
4%
Native American
3%
White
75%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
40%
Student Organizations
15
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
38%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
53%
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
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
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

All Reviews

Nico's Review

from Hamilton, NJ

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 an...

MacKenzie's Review

from Ewa Beach, HI

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...

William's Review

from Spokane, WA

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...