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Private Non-Profit4-Yearsmall campus
Philander Smith University
Little Rock, AR
2.4Average
N/A
Acceptance Rate
31%
Graduation
About Philander Smith University
Philander Smith University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Little Rock, Arkansas. With an enrollment of approximately 842 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. The graduation rate is 31%. Graduates earn a median salary of $38,427 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $15,360 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
31%
Enrollment
842
Total students
Median Earnings
$38,427
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$13,014
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,014
Per year
Average Net Price
$15,360
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
Typical GPA Range
Data not available
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$13,014/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$15,360/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$61,440
10-Year Earnings
$384,270
ROI Multiple
6.3×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Philander Smith University
Student Outcomes
31%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$38k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
842
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
