Arkansas

Philander Smith University

Little Rock, Arkansas

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1877Midsize cityHBCUSEVP certified
Philander Smith University campus
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About

Philander Smith University (previously Philander Smith College) is a private historically black college in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is a founding member of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Philander Smith University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$13,014
Estimated total for international students
US$28,340
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
751
Graduate students
25
International undergraduates
8%
Students per teacher
11 to 1

Outcomes

Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$40,195

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (20)

Bachelor's degrees18 subjects
Biological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherChemistryComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsPhilosophy and Religious Studies, GeneralPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsVisual and Performing Arts, General
Master's degrees1 subject
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Graduate certificates1 subject
Business Administration, Management and Operations

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.