Providence College is a private teaching and research institution granting undergraduate and graduate degrees. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, fifteen of its nineteen athletic teams are members of the Big East Conference.
History
Providence college was founded in 1917. The college was developed as an institution for the education of the catholic youthProvidence.edu: History
The institution has a student population of approximately over 5,000. Providence.edu: Fast Facts The college offers over 49 different majors, with a full-time faculty of 274 members. The student to teacher ration for the college is 12 to one with an average class size of 22 students.Providence.edu: Academic Profile
Notable Alumni
Mission Statement
"Providence College is a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education. Committed to fostering academic excellence through the sciences and humanities, the College provides a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment." Providence.edu: Providence College Mission
Providence College Leadership
- President: Rev. Brian J. Shanley
- 2005-present: President
Studying at Providence College
- Undergraduate : Undergraduate Studies
- Graduate: Graduate Studies
- College Notable Programs of Study:
Visiting Providence College
- Official site: Campus Visits
Providence College Sports Teams
Official Athletic site: Welcome to Friartown
BIGEAST.org:: The Official Site of The BIG EAST Conference
Hockey East Online: Hockey East Conference Site
Hockey: Men's Ice Hockey | Women's Ice Hockey
Basketball: Men's Basketball | Women's Basketball
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