US CollegesGetting in
University of Providence admits 50% of those who apply, which makes it moderately selective. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 980 out of 1600 (midpoints: 610 in reading and writing, 600 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 20 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees for a year | $31,348 |
| Room and meals on campus | $11,848 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $45,423 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $21,492 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off. It is 95% above the median net price of colleges in Montana on this site ($11,016). International students normally pay the published tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $16,920 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $20,119 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $16,075 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $25,169 |
| Above $110,000 | $26,661 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | MT median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 72% | 64% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 28% | 42% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $51,419 | $45,792 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $19,500 | $15,789 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Montana and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
33% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 36% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 60% women and 40% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 13 of the 22 colleges in Montana on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 582.
Other colleges in Montana of a similar size
- Montana State University-NorthernHavre, public
- Rocky Mountain CollegeBillings, private nonprofit
- Montana Bible CollegeBillings, private nonprofit
- Carroll CollegeHelena, private nonprofit
- The University of Montana-WesternDillon, public
- Montana Technological UniversityButte, public
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of University of Providence?
University of Providence admits 50% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at University of Providence?
Published tuition and fees are $31,348 a year. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of University of Providence?
28% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.