Philander Smith University
Little Rock, AR · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Philander Smith University is a private nonprofit institution in Little Rock, Arkansas, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 751 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,427 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 31.4%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $24,736, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.55x. The average net price after financial aid is $14,224 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, and Criminal Justice & Corrections.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,427
Graduation Rate
31.4%
Median Debt
$24,736
Average Net Price
$14,224
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.68x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.55x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
751
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
65.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$13,014
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,014
Pell Grant Rate
67.8%
Federal Loan Rate
57.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$13,393
Income $30K–$48K
$14,606
Income $48K–$75K
$16,686
Income $110K+
$15,800
Student Demographics
Women
62.3%
White
6.7%
Black
78.6%
Hispanic
3.1%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More Races
1.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
38.7%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
Programs (16)
Bachelor (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $43,163 | 37 |
| Biology | Not reported | 20 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 18 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 11 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 11 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 8 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 8 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 6 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 5 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 4 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 3 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $44,330 | Not reported |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Bachelor | 2 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | Bachelor | 2 |
| Political Science | Bachelor | 2 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Colleges in Arkansas
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Arkansas
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Arkansas
- Most Affordable Colleges in Arkansas
- Best ROI Colleges in Arkansas
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Arkansas
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