Providence College SAT and ACT scores
Providence, RI · private college · 4,191 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Providence College reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Providence College?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Providence College scored 1250 to 1390, with an average of 1346. A score at or above 1320 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Providence College?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 29 to 32. A 32 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Providence College require the SAT or ACT?
Providence College reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Providence College accept the CLT?
Providence College is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Rhode Island with similar scores
- Bryant UniversitySAT 1190–1330
- Salve Regina UniversitySAT 1160–1330
- Roger Williams UniversitySAT 1140–1310
- Rhode Island School of DesignSAT 1396–1530
- University of Rhode IslandSAT 1020–1280
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- United States Coast Guard AcademySAT 1240–1400
- Auburn UniversitySAT 1260–1390
- Beloit CollegeSAT 1200–1430
- Clemson UniversitySAT 1240–1410
- College of the Holy CrossSAT 1240–1410
- Dakota State UniversitySAT 1190–1440
More about Providence College
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Providence College (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026