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Providence College is a private Catholic university in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1917 by the Dominican Order and the local diocese, it offers 47 undergraduate majors and 17 graduate programs.
Providence College is a Roman Catholic, four-year, liberal arts college located on 105 acres in Providence, Rhode Island. Providence College was founded in 1917 and is the only college or university in the United States founded by and conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars.
College Mission & History. College Mission Statement and History; Catholic and Dominican Identity; The Founding of Providence College. History: Highlights 1917-1935; History: Highlights 1936-1946; History: Highlights 1947-1964; History: Highlights 1965-1970; History: Highlights 1971-1984; History: Highlights 1985-1993; History: Highlights 1994-2004
Providence College was emerging as a Catholic liberal arts college of small-university stature. A native Rhode Islander, former academic dean, former assistant provincial, satirical wit, philosopher, and thespian, John F. Cunningham, O.P., was inaugurated president in September 1985.
Overview. Providence College is a private institution that was founded in 1917. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,279 (fall 2022), its setting is city, and the campus size is 105...
- 1 Cunningham Square, Providence, 02918, RI
- 040 1865 1000
Providence College is a Catholic College in Rhode Island and New England. Located just outside of the Providence downtown, and a relatively short distance from Boston and New York City. Providence College offers top tier athletic programs, a nationally ranked School of Business, stellar academic programs, and fantastic campus facilities.
Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and a community committed to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor. History.
