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Providence Christian College
Providence Christian College admits nearly everyone — 100% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Providence Christian College is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Providence Christian College sits in Pasadena proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Undenominational affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $75,756 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 168 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 78.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Providence Christian College won't look at test scores — here the GPA calculator is the tool that matters. Bring your saved semester numbers and see what they average.
Admissions
Providence Christian College does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 100% who got into Providence Christian College did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Providence Christian College received 107 applications and admitted 99 (92.5%), with 28 enrolling.
How Providence Christian College compares
| Providence Christian College | California median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 100% | 75.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $36,963 | $23,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $46,264 | $64,778 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Providence Christian College's median earnings are $46,264 — below the California benchmark of $64,778. Weigh that against the $36,963 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Providence Christian College lists tuition at $36,963 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Providence Christian College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $36,963 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 168 undergraduates, Providence Christian College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Providence Christian College students — 20% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Providence Christian College?
Providence Christian College doesn't look at test scores; its 100% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Providence Christian College's acceptance rate?
92.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 99 admitted from 107 applicants.
How much does Providence Christian College cost?
At Providence Christian College, published tuition is $36,963 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Providence Christian College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Providence Christian College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $46,264 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in California
- Los Angeles College of Music — 87.7% admitted
- University of California-Merced — 90.5% admitted
- California State University-Channel Islands — 94.8% admitted
- DeVry University-California — 98.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.