Thank you for your interest in applying to Providence Christian College! Providence is a Christian institution with students who are passionate about their studies and about their personal commitment to the lordship of Jesus Christ in all areas of their life. The following criteria are used in evaluating applicants for admission to Providence:

• The applicant must articulate a credible profession of faith in Jesus Christ. A credible profession would agree with the Apostles' Creed or one of the other historic ecumenical Christian creeds.
• The applicant must have completed 16 units of coursework in high school (each unit representing one year of satisfactory work). The following program is strongly recommended in preparation for a Providence education:
  • English (college preparatory with grades of C+ or higher in each unit) (3 units)
  • Mathematics (Algebra I & II and Geometry with grades of C+ or higher in each course) (3 units)
  • History/Social Sciences (3 units)
  • Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) (One must be a lab science) (3 units)
  • Foreign Language (with a grade of C or above in the final year) (2 units)
  • Electives (2 units)
• Minimum test scores:
  • ACT: English 18, Math 18, Composite 19
  • SAT: Critical Reading 460, Math 460, Composite 920
  • Providence does not yet recognize the scores for the written portions of the tests. Applicants are free to submit writing scores; however, they will not affect admission to the college.

Applicants who do not meet the criteria listed above will be considered for admission to the college on a case-by-case basis. These applicants may be granted provisional admission to the college. Provisional students may be required to take a reduced course load, remedial courses, and may receive enhanced advising from faculty and student mentors.