
In 2023, Providence College had an overall acceptance rate of 48.72%, with a total of 12,469 applicants, 6,075 of whom were accepted. The Early Action acceptance rate was notably higher at 53.8%, compared to 39.6% for Regular Decision. Looking back at previous years, the overall acceptance rate has shown a downward trend, decreasing from 57.9% in 2021 to 52.7% in 2022, and now to its current rate of 48.72%. This reflects an increasingly competitive admissions landscape at Providence College, particularly in the Regular Decision round where acceptance rates have dropped significantly.