Study in Providence, Rhode Island 2027
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Providence is the capital of Rhode Island and one of the oldest cities in the United States, with a compact downtown, a walkable riverfront and a strong concentration of higher education. Students are attracted by a mix of academic prestige, a lively arts scene and easy access to Boston and the New England coast.
The city is home to Brown University, a private Ivy League institution founded in 1764 as a research-intensive liberal arts college. Its presence shapes the academic character of Providence and attracts students and faculty from around the world.
In addition to the university campuses, Providence offers a comfortable student environment with historic neighborhoods, museums, theaters and a well-known food scene. The scale of the city makes it straightforward to settle in, while its location keeps larger cities and the Atlantic shore within an easy trip.
Alternative destinations
Leading private schools in the Providence area
Niche ranks 44 private high schools in the Providence area for 2027. The schools at the top of that list all hold an A+ overall Niche grade and keep small classes, which makes them a sensible starting point for a family choosing an independent school near Providence.
- The Wheeler School in Providence (PK, K-12) takes first place, with 795 students and a 6:1 student-teacher ratio,
- Moses Brown School in Providence (PK, K-12) comes second, with 755 students and an 8:1 ratio,
- St. George's School in Middletown (grades 9-12) ranks third, with 402 students and a 7:1 ratio,
- Portsmouth Abbey School in Portsmouth (grades 9-12) is fourth, with 350 students and a 7:1 ratio,
- Providence Country Day School in East Providence (PK, K-12) is fifth, with 445 students and a 7:1 ratio,
- St. Andrew's School in Barrington (grades 6-12) is sixth, with 221 students and the tightest 5:1 ratio on the list,
- Lincoln School in Providence (PK, K-12) rounds out the top seven, rated 4.25 out of 5 across 120 reviews.
Most of these schools run from the early years through to grade 12, so a child can stay with one institution for the whole of their education in the USA.
Universities in Providence and their world rankings
Providence is home to one of the oldest Ivy League institutions in the United States, which gives school graduates a strong local option for higher education.
Brown University is a private Ivy League university founded in 1764 as a research-intensive liberal arts college. It holds position #66 in the QS World University Rankings and =73rd in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027. The university offers 197 undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Its strongest subject results include 54th place in Arts and Humanities and =37th in Business and Economics.
General statistics on education in Providence
General information about Providence
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Rhode Island |
| Region 2 | Providence County |
| Region 3 | City of Providence |
| Population | 178,042 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
Cost of living in Providence
| Expenses - USD/Month. | Min. | Med. |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 330 | 411 |
| Food | 278 | 507 |
| Transportation | 52 | 257 |
| Communications and utilities | 117 | 137 |
| Clothing | 20 | 70 |
| Sports and leisure | 21 | 106 |
| Total | 818 | 1,487 |
Accommodation options in Providence
| Shared room outside of centre | 333 |
|---|---|
| Shared room in city centre | 415 |
| 1 bedroom apartment outside of centre | 822 |
| 1 bedroom apartment in city centre | 920 |
Coordinates of Providence
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
|---|---|
| GMT | -5 |
| DST | -4 |
| Latitude | 41.823990000 |
| Longitude | -71.412830000 |
| Elevation | 2 m. |
| Elevation (STRM3) | -17 m. |