Providence, RI · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Providence College

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 4,635-student campus.

1.08
Incidents / 1k students
#1,636
Rank of 3,050
#3
RI rank
4,635
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Providence College reports 1.08 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,636 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 50% of ranked campuses its size.

1.08
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,636
of 3,050 ranked nationally
50%
safer than ranked campuses its size
4
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-7 reported incidents

Providence College decreased from 11 to 4 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Providence College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Providence, RI, enrolling approximately 4,635 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 24 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within RI, it ranks #3 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 4,635 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Providence College is "Rape" with 11 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in RI averaging 2.20 incidents per 1,000 students, Providence College reports 51% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

1.08 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1636

See peer comparison

State Rank (RI)

#3

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

4

across 11 crime categories

Where Providence College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

1 safer than 50% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Providence College percentile rank 46.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1636 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Providence College reports 51% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$63,550
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,550
Avg Net Price
$48,523
Median Debt
$27,000
Pell Grant Recipients
13%
How does this cost rank in RI? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
51%
SAT Average
1346
SAT Math Range
620–690
ACT Average
29
ACT Range
29–32

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
87%
Retention Rate
94%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$69,326
Median Earnings (10yr)
$87,054
Loan Repayment (3yr)
85%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Providence College: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 56% (9 → 4 incidents)

051015 202120222023 9 4 ▼ -55.6%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 020
Burglary 102
Fondling 053
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 344
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 2 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 1
Liquor 2023 0 299
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 533
Weapons 2022 0 2
Drugs 2021 0 0
Liquor 2021 0 478
Weapons 2021 0 1

Providence College vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

RI

Providence College

1.08 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,636
Enrollment
4,635
Data year
2023

CO

Regis University

7.34 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,770
Enrollment
4,631
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Regis University
Denver, CO · 4,631 enrolled
Safety Score 7.34
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PA · 4,651 enrolled
Safety Score 2.37
Lakeland Community College
Kirtland, OH · 4,654 enrolled
Safety Score 0.21
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS · 4,658 enrolled
Safety Score 1.07
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
Santurce, PR · 4,660 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Providence College nationally (rank #1636), regardless of size or state.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA
National Rank #1635
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA
National Rank #1637
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Lee'S Summit, MO
National Rank #1634
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA
National Rank #1638
Caribbean University-Bayamon
Bayamon, PR
National Rank #1633

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Providence College safe?
Providence College has a safety score of 1.08 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,636 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Providence College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Providence College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in RI.
Does Providence College have fire safety data?
Yes. Providence College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Providence College's Safety Profile

Providence College in Providence, RI enrolls 4,635 students and has a safety score of 1.08 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1636 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 11 in 2022 to 4 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Providence College's 1.08 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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