Philander Smith University
Little Rock, AR · Private nonprofit · 751 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,393 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $14,606 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $16,686 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $12,847 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,800 |
| All incomes (average) | $14,224 |
Sticker tuition: $13,014 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
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- Average SAT
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- Median ACT
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- Students with Pell grants
- 68%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 30%
- Freshman retention
- 66%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $38,427
- Median debt at graduation
- $24,736
- International undergrads
- 65 (7.7%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business30%
Biology & Life Sciences13%
Psychology10%
Criminal Justice10%
Kinesiology & Sports Science7%
Computer Science5%
Education4%
Social Sciences4%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Mathematics & Statistics2%
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