Philander Smith University

Little Rock, Arkansas

Private Nonprofit City: Midsize

Quick Facts

842
Enrollment
Acceptance Rate
SAT Average
31.5%
Graduation Rate (4yr)
$38,427
Median Earnings (10yr)
67.3%
Retention Rate

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $13,014
Out-of-State Tuition $13,014
Average Net Price $15,360

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $15,661
$30,001 – $48,000 $14,460
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,092
71.4%
Pell Grant Rate
62.7%
Federal Loan Rate
$24,736
Median Debt
$262/mo
Monthly Payment

Student Demographics

White 4.4%
African American 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 2.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
International 7.7%
62.3%
Female
43.0%
First Generation

Outcomes

31.5%
4-Year Completion Rate
67.3%
Retention Rate
$25,254
Median Earnings (6yr)
$38,427
Median Earnings (10yr)
40.8%
Earning Over $25K
47300.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Programs & Earnings

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Bachelor's $40,473 $19,172
Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's 36 $35,509 $27,000
Psychology, General Bachelor's 15 $28,290
Biological and Physical Sciences Bachelor's 0 $25,774
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Bachelor's 11 $20,140