Philander Smith University
Little Rock, AR
Philander Smith University is a private university located in Little Rock, AR, serving approximately 842 students. It has an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Tuition
$13,014
Acceptance
100%
Students
860
Type
University
Setting
Urban
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.6×Graduates earn about 1.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
32%
Freshman Retention
67%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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ACT range
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Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
860
Undergrads
842
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
17
Sports
Not offered
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
2
Violent Rate / 1,000
0
Property Rate / 1,000
1.19
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Little Rock
Violent Rate / 100k
774
Property Rate / 100k
4,138
Location
Institution does not report this
Little Rock, AR 72202
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