How diverse is the student body at Providence College?
In 1917, Providence College was founded, in part, to provide a liberal arts education to people who previously did not have access to higher education. This founding mission has guided the College, and the promotion of access to education has always been a priority. The College consistently tries to expand the diverse experiences and backgrounds represented on our campus. In the Class of 2011: 44% of students are male, 56% are female 79.9% of students report that they are Caucasian 13.8% of students report that they are students of color 10.1% of students represent AHANA (African American, Hispanic, Asian or Native American) backgrounds 13.7% of students report that they are the first in their family to attend college 66% of students are from New England Providence College students have the opportunity to explore diversity by taking classes that enrich their understanding of others, such as classes in the Black Studies or Women’s Studies progams, by taking classes in world languages, s
