N/A
Acceptance Rate
32.3%
Graduation Rate
$38,427
Avg. Alumni Salary
842
Students

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition $13,014
Out-of-State Tuition $13,014
Average Net Price (After Aid) $15,360
This is the average amount students pay after financial aid.
Average net price after aid: $15,360

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Men 47.9%
Women 52.1%
Ethnicity Distribution
White 4.4%
Asian 0.1%
Hispanic 3.6%
Black 79.2%
First Generation Students 43.0%

Available Programs

Education Bachelor
Biological Sciences Bachelor
Business & Marketing Bachelor
Computer Science Bachelor
English Bachelor
Mathematics Bachelor
Psychology Bachelor

Academic Departments

Department Name Degree Level
Education Bachelor
Biological Sciences Bachelor
Business Bachelor
Computer Science Bachelor
English Bachelor
Mathematics Bachelor
Psychology Bachelor

University Overview

Written by the Find College in USA editorial team using federal education data. Editorial policy · Our team

Overview

Philander Smith University sits in Little Rock, AR; below we summarize verified metrics international families ask about first. Published acceptance-rate data is limited in federal datasets for this campus; verify current selectivity with the admissions office. Federal outcome data shows a graduation rate near 32.3%. Enrollment is about 842 students, giving the campus a smaller, community-focused feel.

Tuition, aid, and value

For Philander Smith University, published sticker prices include in-state tuition around $13,014 and out-of-state / international tuition around $13,014 per year (before fees, housing, and books). After typical grant aid, the average net price reported to the Department of Education is about $15,360. International students usually pay out-of-state rates unless a specific waiver applies.

Among graduates tracked in federal earnings data, median alumni salary is about $38,427 ten years after entry — useful context, not a guarantee of individual outcomes.

Academics and student life

Notable undergraduate areas include Education, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, and English. Campus setting in Little Rock, AR shapes internships, housing costs, and day-to-day student life — compare with similar schools in AR using our state and program browse tools.

International students

International applicants should budget for out-of-state tuition, living costs, and visa-related fees. Philander Smith University may offer SEVP-certified status (confirm on the official site before applying). Use our F-1 visa guide alongside the university's international student office for current requirements.

Profile compiled from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; last reviewed by the Find College in USA editorial team. Always confirm deadlines and costs on the official university website.

Data transparency: Tuition, acceptance, and outcome figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard unless noted. Find College in USA is an independent publisher and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the institutions listed.

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