School Overview
Philander Smith College is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, and is affiliated with the Methodist Church. This private, historically black school is known for being a school for African Americans; however, though the majority of its students are black, it does accept students of all races. The school has about 850 students with 70% attending full-time.
General Information
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Admission Office One Trudie Kibbe Reed Drive Little Rock, AR 72202-3718 (501) 370-5221 (800) 446-6772 Fax: (501) 370-5225 [email protected] Contact: George Gray Director of Admissions |
Main Address One Trudie Kibbe Reed Drive Little Rock, AR 72202-3718 (501) 375-9845 www.philander.edu |
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Size Degree-seeking undergrads: 587 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 84% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Biological & Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, & Marketing Computer & Information Sciences Education English Language & Literature Mathematics Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Philosophy & Religion Physical Sciences Psychology Public Administration & Services Social Sciences |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Philander Smith College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (501) 375-9845 |
| Website: | https://www.philander.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.philander.edu/admissions/ |
| Address: | 900 W. Daisy Bates Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202-3799 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 996 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 30% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 116 (12% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $13,014 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $13,014 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $12,505 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Philander Smith College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Philander Smith College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 2 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 16 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Philander Smith College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $13,014 |
| Out-of-state | $13,014 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 290 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 284 | 97% | $12,505 |
| Student loan aid | 235 | 80% | $6,259 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 933 | 93% | $11,480 |
| Federal student loans | 820 | 82% | $7,487 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Philander Smith College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Philander Smith College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Philander Smith College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 996 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 996 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Philander Smith College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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