Providence College, founded in 1917, is a distinguished Roman Catholic liberal arts institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. Established under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, the College emphasizes a holistic education for the whole person, encompassing body, mind, and soul. Committed to academic excellence, Providence College offers undergraduate programs through its schools of Arts and Sciences, Education and Social Work, Business, and Nursing and Health Sciences.
With a faculty-student ratio of 11:1, the College provides a highly personalized education, fostering critical thinking, engaged learning, and a pedagogy of disputed questions. Providence College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is evident in its welcoming embrace of individuals from all backgrounds, echoing the values of its Dominican tradition.