University of Providence

www.uprovidence.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,048

5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$16,598

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

50.3%

352 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

763

75.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

20.7%

28 Graduates

About

University of Providence is a higher education institution located in Cascade County, MT. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Providence were Registered Nursing (55 degrees awarded), Pre-Nursing Studies (28 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (14 degrees).

In 2024, 279 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Providence. 76% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (220 degrees), 11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (20 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Providence is $30,048, which is $6,048 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Providence is $30,048, which is $6,048 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,598.

In 2024, 80% of undergraduate students attending University of Providence received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,048

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Providence was $30,048. The cost of tuition at University of Providence is $6,048 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Providence (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,598

2024 Value

21.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Providence had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,598. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Providence grew by 21.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Providence (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,250

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Providence was of $9,250 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 14.1% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Providence (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at University of Providence received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 6.67% with respect to 2023, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Providence (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Providence received 352 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 8.64% annual growth. Out of those 352 applicants, 177 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 50.3% acceptance rate.

There were 763 students enrolled at University of Providence in 2024. 5% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Providence has an overall enrollment yield of 50.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

50.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

177

Accepted Out of 352

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Providence was 50.3% (177 admissions from 352 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 64.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 8.64%, while admissions declined by 14.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Providence (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

5% of enrolled first-time students at University of Providence in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Providence had a total enrollment of 763 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Providence is 573 students and the part-time enrollment is 190. This means that 75.1% of students enrolled at University of Providence are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Providence, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.3% White, 5.24% Black or African American, 4.46% Asian, 3.93% Hispanic or Latino, 2.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.917% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Providence in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.4%), followed by White Male (28.2%) and Asian Female (3.03%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (66.3%), followed by White Male (18.9%) and Asian Female (3.16%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Providence in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 763 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Providence is 573 and the part-time enrollment is 190. This means that 75.1% of students enrolled at University of Providence are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Providence (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Providence was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Providence had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Providence (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
529 enrolled students
Black or African American
40 enrolled students
Asian
34 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Providence is 69.3% White, 5.24% Black or African American, 4.46% Asian, 3.93% Hispanic or Latino, 2.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.917% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 86 students (11.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 145 more women than men received degrees from University of Providence. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Providence is white (220 degrees awarded). There were 11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (20 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Providence is Registered Nursing (55 degrees awarded), followed by Pre-Nursing Studies (28 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (14 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Providence, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees awarded), Health (169 degrees), and Psychology (28 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Providence are Registered nurses (1,647,660 people), Physicians (567,050 people), Other managers (351,755 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (274,515 people), and Medical & health services managers (263,206 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Providence in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees awarded), Health (169 degrees), Psychology (28 degrees), Biology (18 degrees), and Protective Services (11 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Providence are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Nurse anesthetists, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at University of Providence are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees awarded), Health (169 degrees), Psychology (28 degrees), Biology (18 degrees), and Protective Services (11 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Providence are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,333,053 people), Elementary & secondary schools (889,603 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (637,192 people), Outpatient care centers (592,175 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (446,355 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Providence.

Substance Abuse Counseling

Most Common (2024)

1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Providence was Substance Abuse Counseling with 1 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of Providence according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

212

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 67 degrees were awarded to men at University of Providence, which is 0.316 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (212).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Providence by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 13 degrees were awarded to men at University of Providence in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.44 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 64 degrees were awarded to men at University of Providence in Registered Nursing, which is 5.33 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 31% of students graduating from University of Providence completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
220 degrees awarded
Asian
20 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Providence is white (220 degrees awarded). There were 11 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (20 degrees).

2.51% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
304 degrees awarded
White Female
223 degrees awarded
White Female
220 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Providence is white female (304 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (223 degrees).

Operations

University of Providence has an endowment valued at nearly $20.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.28M (6.28%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Providence had a total salary expenditure of 25.5M. University of Providence employs 16 Professors, 14 Assistant professors and 8 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Providence are Female Professor (9), Female Assistant professor (9), and Male Professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Providence are: Management, with 37 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 24 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees.

Endowment

$20.4M

2024 Endowment

4.88%

growth from 2023

University of Providence has an endowment valued at about $20.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Providence grew 4.88% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $25.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Providence (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.6M

2024 Salaries

3.35%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Providence paid a median of $10.6M in salaries, which represents 41.5% of their overall expenditure ($25.5M) and a 3.35% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.4% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.25% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.13M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Providence paid a total of $3.13M to 49 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Providence were Management with 37 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees.

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