Providence College, a Catholic liberal arts college in Rhode Island, is the only U.S. university or college administered by the Dominican Friars. Approximately 3,900 students attend Providence, which offers degrees in 49 academic majors.
Providence College, a Catholic liberal arts college in Rhode Island, is the only U.S. university or college administered by the Dominican Friars. Approximately 3,900 students attend Providence, which offers degrees in 49 academic majors.

July 14, 2025
In 2024, 1,751 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in Rhode Island, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employers Data Hub.
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March 26, 2025
In 2024, 99.2% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Rhode Island were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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