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Philander Smith University
Philander Smith University

Philander Smith University

Little Rock, AR, USA
Private
4 Year
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Overview

Philander Smith College is a private, historically black institution established in Little Rock, Arkansas. Philander is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and holds chapel on a weekly basis, which freshmen are required to attend. The college is founded on social justice and is home to a Social Justice Institute which sponsors local events and houses resources for students to develop as leaders for change. First-time freshmen have the opportunity to enroll in the school’s S.T.A.R.T. Summer Bridge Program, which provides students with a six-week head start before the fall semester begins.

Average Net Price:
$14,141
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.0

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$14,141
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$13,014
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$13,014
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$10,000
Books and Supplies
$1200
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
51%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
71%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,317
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
71%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,892
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,844

 

Students receiving state aid
6%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1500
Students receiving federal aid
67%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,892
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$8,403
$30k - $48k
$9,956
$48k - $75k
$8,228
$75k - $110k
$8,654
$110k+
$1,500
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$6,293,413
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$610,376

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
63%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,214
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$11,921
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
63%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$6,214
Average Other Loans Per Year
$4,000

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • United Methodist
  • HBCU
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
46%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
35
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
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No
Test Optional
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No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
58%
Out-Of-State Students
58%
3.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
11%
3.50 - 3.74
7%
3.25 - 3.49
11%
3.00 - 3.24
15%
2.50 - 2.99
20%
2.00 - 2.49
25%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
15
Top 25%
32
Top 50%
59

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-446-6772
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
769
Total Number of Undergrads
769
0
100
25%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
34%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
72%
20-39 Students
26%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
17

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
41%
 US National: 44%
59%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
58%
Out-Of-State Students
58%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
14
Countries Represented
8
Ethnicity
African American
85%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
1%
White
1%
Multiracial
2%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
43%
Student Organizations
20
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

0
100
64%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
63%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Panther
School Colors
green and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
2

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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No
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$27,300
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$11,921
Loan Default Rate
14%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239

REVIEWS

Read What Students Are Saying
Not only are you driven to learn in the classroom, but outside as well. We are advocates for social justice and we know that we all will graduate to help change the world.
Michelle from Raytown, MO
Philander is a tight knit school all built on the foundation of family. Students faculty relationships are a must, especially for the major you plan on taking up. A wonderful small HBCU that focuses Building someone up and sending them towards the next major step in their lives.
Ayzha from Saint Louis, MO
Philander smith is a 4 star black college it has integrity and honor from all its students and past students. it devotes itself at providing a better education for kid that are willing to learn
Helen from Little Rock, AR
Philander Smith is a very family oriented school. Its a private HBCU. You get to experience one on one teaching.
Symone from Little Rock, AR
When I visited the school, it seemed like the teachers had alot to offer and that the next four years are going to be great.
Nichelle from Sacramento, CA
The teachers are able to help with setting of the class. It is easier to talk to the teachers and discussions are good.
Chantel from Chicago, IL
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