Founded: 1919

Type of institution: Medium-size university

Setting: Urban

Undergraduate enrollment: 3,966 (2008–09 academic year)

Total average cost: $43,680 (tuition, room and board for 2009–10)

Undergraduate majors: 49

Five Key Points

1.   Providence is the only U.S. college run by Dominican friars.

2.   The Dominican presence is widespread and enhances Catholic identity.

3.   The Development of Western Civilization Program is widely respected.

4.   The current president has enhanced the college’s Catholic identity.

5.   The college has impressive retention and graduation rates.