University of Providence

Private · Moderately Selective · MT

School data & stats

TypePrivate

LocationMT · West

SettingUrban

Undergrads528

Student:faculty9:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate20.7%

6-yr grad rate27.9%

Drop-out rate27.8%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$30k

Out-of-state tuition$30k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity25.9%

Gender diversity59.7%

International3.8%

IdentityRoman Catholic

Overview

The University of Providence in Great Falls, Montana is a Catholic university sponsored by the Sisters of Providence, combining liberal arts programs with a strong health-professions identity tied to the regional Providence health system.

Academics

Nursing and allied health fields are the university's clearest strength, benefiting from close ties to Providence hospitals for clinical placements; the university also offers a range of liberal arts and business programs at a small scale where students get personal attention from faculty.

Campus & student life

The campus is small and residential, set in Great Falls with the close-knit community typical of a college its size — students and faculty tend to know each other by name, and the Catholic mission shapes campus identity without requiring a particular faith background of the student body.

Getting in

Admissions is holistic and not highly competitive, more focused on finding students who will do well in a small, supportive environment than screening for top academic credentials.

After graduation

Health-professions graduates, especially in nursing, have a strong regional reputation and clear paths into Montana's healthcare system, aided directly by the university's ties to Providence facilities.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate50.3%

Enrolled mid-50%ACT 15–23

Test policyoptional

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

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