Philander Smith University

Little Rock, Arkansas · Private · 751 undergrads · HBCU

Getting in Open admission: a diploma or GED usually gets you in
Price after aid $22,153 a year, average with aid
Deadline Not checked yet see the dates below
Test rule Not checked We haven't checked Philander Smith University's fall 2027 rule yet.

Philander Smith University admits every applicant who meets its basic requirements.

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Can I get into Philander Smith University?

Open admission

Philander Smith University admits everyone who meets its basic requirements, usually a high school diploma or GED.

Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

No admissions numbers reported.

What does Philander Smith University cost?

$22,153 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $28,340.

Tap your family income:

Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000	$22,078
$30,000–$48,000	$22,352
$48,000–$75,000	$22,192
$75,000–$110,000	$22,110
over $110,000	$22,147

Sticker

$28,340

All with aid

$22,153

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is Philander Smith University due?

Not checked yet

We haven't checked Philander Smith University's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Find them on its admissions site. Go to the college's site

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Does Philander Smith University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Philander Smith University's fall 2027 rule yet. Confirm on its admissions site before you plan around it.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS. Philander Smith University's site

What it's like

751

undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.

City

Campus setting in Little Rock, AR.

66%

of first-years come back for year two.

19%

finish in four years. 32% within six.

$40.2k

median pay 10 years after starting.

$29.4k

median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Philander Smith University is on

Open admission colleges

Questions people ask

Is Philander Smith University hard to get into?

No. Philander Smith University has open admission: it admits everyone who meets its basic requirements, usually a high school diploma or GED.

How much does Philander Smith University cost for a family earning $60,000?

Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $22,192 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $28,340.

What is Philander Smith University's graduation rate?

32% of students finish within six years and 19% within four (IPEDS).