Philander Smith University

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About Philander Smith University

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: United Methodist

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Philander Smith University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Little Rock, Arkansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 710, and admissions are selective. The university offers 17 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 28%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $11,804.

Little Rock, AR

$11,804

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

55%

Retention Rate Insight

55% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

28%

Graduation Rate Insight

28% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores--

High school transcript--

High school rank--

Letter of recommendation--

High school GPA--

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep program--

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

710

Students enrolled

85%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

0%

Unknown

0%

Black

90%

Hispanic

1%

Two or more races

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

5%

Asian

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Socio-economic diversity

82% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

82%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

1

Total Online Enrollment

607

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

94% On-campus

6% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold6% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

83%

State Grant Aid

13%

Institution Grant Aid

73%

Pell Grant

82%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,377
State Grant Aid$1,292
Institution Grant Aid$9,080
Pell Grant Aid$5,302

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$24k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

12.3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Basketball
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
2BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
3COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
4EDUCATION.
5ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
6HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
7LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
8MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
9PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
10PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
11PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
12PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
13PSYCHOLOGY.
14PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
15SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
16SOCIAL SCIENCES.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.