Campus & Student Life at University of Providence

Home to about 790 undergraduates in 2020, University of Providence is a small, private university located in Great Falls, Montana. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of Providence can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of Providence Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Providence is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

University of Providence Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of Providence Disability Services.

University of Providence for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of Providence does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our University of Providence for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Providence

University of Providence offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Providence

University of Providence has a comparatively small, student body. There were 790 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 528 (66.8%). Part-time attendance was 262 (33.2%).

University of Providence is Ranked #1,739 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of Providence is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of Providence #1739 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of Providence by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of Providence Diversity Guide.

University of Providence Competes in the NIAA

University of Providence has a total of 252 student athletes, 114 men and 138 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Providence Athletics