Philander Smith University

Little Rock, AR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Philander Smith University

Philander Smith University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Little Rock, AR, in a city setting. It enrolls about 751 students. 30% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $38,427. It has a United Church of Christ affiliation.

Open

Acceptance

$14,224

Net price

751

Enrollment

30%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,224

Average net price

$13,014

In-state tuition

$13,014

Out-of-state tuition

$10,000

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$28,136

Total cost of attendance

68%

Students receiving Pell grants

58%

Students with federal loans

$24,736

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$13,393

$30–48K

$14,606

$48–75K

$16,686

$75–110K

$12,847

$110K+

$15,800

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business30.1%

Biology13.3%

Psychology9.6%

Criminal Justice9.6%

Parks & Recreation7.2%

Computer Science4.8%

Education3.6%

Humanities3.6%

Social Sciences3.6%

Visual & Performing Arts3.6%

After Graduation

$38,427

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$25,254

Median earnings (6 yrs)

30%

Graduation rate

66%

Retention rate

64%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,043

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

751

Total enrollment

16%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

43%

First-generation

Gender balance

51% women

49% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

79%

White

Hispanic

Two or more races

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

American Indian / Alaska Native

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