Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$15.4k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Philander Smith University
Little Rock, AR
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$13,014
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,014
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,376
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$23,014
Net price (after aid)$15,360
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$15,661
$30k – $48k$14,460
$48k – $75k$15,092
$75k – $110k$20,335
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$38,427
Median debt at graduation$24,736
Est. monthly loan payment$262
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.6×Graduates earn about 1.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants71%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans63%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
32%
Freshman Retention
67%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Need-based aid friendly
71% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$13k
Net price
$15.4k
below avg
Pell
71%
above avg
Median debt
$24.7k
Earnings (10y)
$38.4k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Computer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeBusiness
Programs (24)
Computer Science
CybersecuritySoftware EngineeringArtificial Intelligence
Education
Secondary EducationElementary Education
Arts & Humanities
Art HistoryMusicPhilosophyHistory
Natural Sciences
Environmental SciencePhysicsBiology
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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About Philander Smith University
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- Where is Philander Smith University located?
- Philander Smith University is located in Little Rock, AR, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Philander Smith University?
- Philander Smith University is a private university based in AR. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Philander Smith University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Philander Smith University is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Philander Smith University?
- Philander Smith University's published in-state tuition is approximately $13,014 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Philander Smith University?
- Philander Smith University reports total enrollment of approximately 860 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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