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Philander Smith College campus

🇺🇸 USA · Arkansas

Philander Smith College

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
35.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹12,22,431Out-of-state
Students
751Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

96% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 81%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Open-admission institution policy (IPEDS 2024); 96% is a planning prior conditional on eligibility, not an observed admit rate. Selective programmes may differ.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

Reported admit rate

35 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 5,895
Offered a place 2,068
Enrolled 253

12.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite860-1030
4001600
ACT composite15-21
136

What a year costs

₹22,74,469 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹12,22,431
  • Housing₹9,39,320
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹22,74,469
After aid (average) ₹13,36,089

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹12,22,431
Out-of-state ₹12,22,431

Average aid awarded: ₹12,29,288 a year.

Outcomes and support

65.7%
Retention
30.4%
Graduation
43%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

African American 78.6%
White 6.7%
Hispanic 3.1%
Unknown 1.5%
Multiracial 1.2%
Pacific Islander 0.4%
Native American 0.3%

1 programme

  • Bachelor's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Otherbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Generalbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate35.1%
Total Applicants5895
Admitted Applicants2068
Enrolled Applicants253
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %860
SAT Composite 75th %1030
ACT Composite 25th %15
ACT Composite 75th %21

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹12,22,431
Out-of-State Tuition₹12,22,431
Average Housing Cost₹9,39,320
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹13,36,089
Average Aid Awarded₹12,29,288
Out-of-State Students43%

Student Body Diversity

African American78.56%
Asian0.00
Hispanic3.06%
White6.66%
Multiracial1.2%
Native American0.27%
Pacific Islander0.4%
International8.39%
Unknown Race1.46%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate30.38%
Retention Rate65.68%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates751

Contact

Street Address900 W Daisy L Gatson Bates Dr
ZIP Code72202
Phone(501) 370-5221
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/