University of Providence
University of Providence is one of the four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Montana. The campus is located in an urban area, in Great Falls.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,066 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 88 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 61 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 69%). Every year 45% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.The University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $24,240, and fees were $200. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $24,240 and $200 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students1,066 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate69% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 04/01/1935 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/16/2011 - Current |
Admission
62%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $790/credit | |
| In State Students | $790/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $790/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $815/credit | |
| In State Students | $815/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $815/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $35,550 | $35,550 | $35,550 |
| ADN | 70 | $55,300 | $55,300 | $55,300 |
| BSN | 125 | $98,750 | $98,750 | $98,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $40,750 | $40,750 | $40,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of University of Providence's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 41% | $4,178 |
| Other Federal Grant | 17% | $4,306 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 96% | $13,259 |
| Federal Student Loans | 60% | $7,648 |
| Private Loans | 10% | $8,332 |
$19,367
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$17,047 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$20,977 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$21,592 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,649 |
| Over $110,000$23,268 |
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Student Population
930
Undergrads
136
Graduates
761
Women
305
Men
49%
Full-time
51%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
68% |
|
Hispanic |
11% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
|
Asian |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Black/African American |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Montana state board of nursing.
