History of PCC: Providence Christian College is a non-denominational college that was founded by people from a variety of Reformed and Presbyterian denominations.  The college opened its doors to students in the fall of 2005 and currently educates Freshmen through Junior students.  Lord willing, the college will graduate its first class in the spring of 2009.

Location: The Providence Christian College campus is located in Ontario, California 40 miles directly east of Los Angeles.  The campus location provides ready access to the Rte. 60 freeway (1/2 mile), the Interstate 10 freeway (four miles), and the Interstate 15 freeway (five miles).  The Ontario International Airport is located four miles from campus providing ready access to air travel.  Providence's location also provides access to a wide variety of environmental and cultural diversity.  Pacific Ocean beaches are roughly 45 miles from campus.  The mountain ranges are less than 20 miles from campus and boast of peaks over 10,000 feet above sea level.  They also hold the beautiful Angeles and San Bernardino National Forests.  The Los Angeles metropolitan area provides ample opportunities to interact with a wide variety of ethnicities and cultures.  A plethora of museums, libraries, and historical sites are located within 50 miles of the campus.  there are also great opportunities for interaction with the entertainment culture of southern California through amusement parks, professional sports teams, and Hollywood.  Providence Christian College looks to implement an educational experience which takes advantage of these convenient, varied opportunites, especially through 4-W Experiences. 

The Campus: Providence operates on a 5.5 acre campus with five buildings and campus wide wireless internet access. All enrolled students are required to provide a laptop computer which allows them to take advantage of this technology during their education at Providence. The campus contains women's and men's dormitories, The Providence Cafe, classrooms, a library, chapel, exercise room, and faculty and staff offices. The campus also boasts a sand volleyball court, a basketball court, along with an open area for recreational purposes.

Enrollment: Providence enrolls 49 students from 10 states and three foreign countries.

Faculty: The college currently employs seven full-time faculty along with 12 adjunct professors. The college offers between 40-50 courses each semester with an average class size of seven students.  The student to faculty ratio is roughly 4.5 to 1, granting students an unmatched tutorial education experience.

Educational philosophy: Providence views education from a holistic perspective.  This means that we endeavor to educate the whole student- mind, body, and soul.  Therefore student life at Providence plays a prominent role in everyday life for students at Providence.  A strong liberal arts education is central to the college's philosophy as well.  Students are taught a strong, Reformed, biblical perspective, critical thinking skills, analytical skills, communication skills, and research abilities that they may be prepared to succeed vocationally as well as be leaders in their churches, families, and the broader community.   

Academic Programs: Providence offers a strong liberal arts general education along with six different major and 11 minor programs.  Many concentrations are available to students as a part of their major program as well.

Activities: Students are involved in a variety of clubs, student government, choir, and athletics.  In these early stages of the college's development, students play a very active role in the establishment of these organizations and activities.

Financial Aid: 100% of Providence students have received some form of financial aid.  The average financial aid package offered to the student body last year was $14,926.  Providence provides academic scholarships, christian leadership scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment to students.  The college is committed to an affordable Christian education for its students.  In a covenantal approach to education, the whole financial aid program is funded through the support of generous donors.