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Philander Smith College
Little Rock,
AR
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate52%
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About Philander Smith College
Philander Smith College is a private, religious college in the city of Little Rock, Arkansas. Philander Smith College was founded in 1877. The college currently enrolls around 432 students per year, including 799 undergrads.
Philander Smith College Acceptance Rate
It is not difficult to get into Philander Smith College. The acceptance rate at Philander Smith College is 52%. In 2018, 3,330 students applied to Philander Smith College and 1,730 were admitted.
| Philander Smith College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 52% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.0 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 11% |
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Philander Smith College is located in the city of Little Rock, Arkansas,.
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College Info
Philander Smith College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Philander Smith College is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Philander Smith College is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Philander Smith College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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Philander Smith College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$21,280
In State$21,280
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,804
$11,804
Fees
$410
$410
Housing
$9,066
$9,066
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Philander Smith College is like? There are approximately 432 students enrolled at Philander Smith College, including 799 undergraduate students and -367 graduate students. 12% percent of students attend school full-time, 42% percent are from AR and 58% percent of students are from other states.
12%
Full Time6%
Part Time42%
In State58%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
432
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
52%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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