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Summary
Philander Smith College is a private institution that was founded in 1877. It has an urban setting and the campus size is 25 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Philander Smith College's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (South), Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $9,910 (2011-12).
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Founded in 1877, Philander Smith College is a small, privately funded, four-year liberal arts, career-oriented institution supported by the Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church. Through the holistic development of the students, they are able to reach their potential as human beings and as contributing members of society. The mission of Philander Smith College is to grant access to higher education to individuals who are, or who have the potential to be, academically talented, regardless of their social, economic, or educational background. The College fosters a love of learning, spirit of independent inquiry, free exchange of ideas, broad and active spiritual life, and concern for the world at large. Philander Smith College is proud of its legacy as a Historically Black College. While we remain true to our mission of educating deserving students from within the African American community as one of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), we are boldly embracing diversity to provide a real world learning experience for our students. Our campus is rich with diverse cultures, while our student body is 90 percent African American, students representing 18 countries throughout the world are enrolled at PSC. Neatly nestled on 25 acres in walking distance of downtown Little Rock, Philander Smith offers state-of-the art facilities near the heart of Arkansas' economic, cultural, and governmental centers. New additions to the campus include the Donald W. Reynolds Library and Technology Center, Harry R. Kendall Science and Health Mission Center, Sherman Tate Student Recreation Center, and a new student residential life center. "Students have a new place to live and learn at the Great Philander Smith College." |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1877 |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Philander Smith College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 15. The application fee at Philander Smith College is $25. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 69.2 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 69% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | July 15 |
Academic Life
The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 67.0 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | N/A | |
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Student Life
Philander Smith College is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | N/A |
| Student gender distribution | N/A |
| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
Philander Smith College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Philander Smith College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Philander Smith College.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Philander Smith College, 96.4 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $7,876.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $9,910 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $7,600 (2011-12) - Medium |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
