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Philander Smith College

Philander Smith College is a small, private institution located in Little Rock, ar. Founded in 1877, Philander Smith College offers undergraduate degrees in 17 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 766 undergraduates
cost $13,014 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Philander Smith College? Here’s what we know about who has! Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate N/A
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 18
Average high school GPA 3.04
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Philander Smith College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Languages and Literature
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Psychology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Sociology
Social Work

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $13,014
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,250
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,748
Cost of attendance* $26,212
Average financial aid package $13,134
Estimated cost $13,078 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $13,014
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,250
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,748
Cost of attendance* $26,212
Average financial aid package $13,134
Estimated cost $13,078 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Philander Smith College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 766, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

769

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
1%
African American %
85%
Hispanic American %
1%
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
2%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
9%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Philander Smith College, students love their Student Government Association. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 900 W. Daisy Bates Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202-3799
phone 501-375-9845
address https://www.philander.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Panther programming council

Panther dolls

Panther newscast

Religious life council

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Philander Smith College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Philander Smith College?

Philander Smith College is located in Little Rock, ar.

What is the acceptance rate at Philander Smith College? 

The acceptance rate for Philander Smith College is N/A.

What’s the average GPA for Philander Smith College?

The average high school GPA for Philander Smith College students was 3.04.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Philander Smith College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Philander Smith College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $104,848.

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