Philander Smith College is a private, historically Black college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1877, the college is one of the oldest historically Black colleges in the United States. The school is located on the outskirts of Little Rock, Arkansas and enrolls more than 700 students. Philander Smith offers a variety of degree programs in areas such as sciences, humanities, and business. The college also has a strong focus on community outreach and offers a number of programs to promote positive social change. Philander Smith College strives to foster an intellectually stimulating environment with a thriving campus life and diverse student body. The college works to ensure that students have access to quality education, meaningful career opportunities, and the necessary support to excel academically and professionally.
- Address: 900 W. Daisy Bates Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202-3799
- Phone: (501) 375-9845
- Website: https://www.philander.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 799
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 12 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $25
- Selectivity: #N/A
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $13,014 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Room & Board | $12,328 |
| Other | $4,958 |
| Total Cost | $31,500 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: #N/A
- SAT Range: #N/A – #N/A
- ACT Range: #N/A – #N/A
Majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Psychology, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 87%
- Part-time: 13%
Student Gender
- Male: 35%
- Female: 65%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 0%
- Black or African American: 91%
- Hispanic / Latino: 3%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 0%
- Two or More Races: 2%
- Unknown: 0%
- Non-resident Alien: 4%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 89%
- 25 and Over: 11%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 42%
- Out-of-State: 58%
- Unknown: 0%