Philander Smith College

Philander Smith College is not difficult to get into. The college admitted 52% of all applicants in 2018. Out of 3,330 applications received in 2023, 1,730 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to Philander Smith College, the application fee costs $25.

Philander Smith College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Philander Smith College's admissions stats.

Philander Smith College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	11%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	79%
Waitlist	No

Philander Smith College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Philander Smith College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Considering Applying Early to Philander Smith College?

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Philander Smith College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Philander Smith College Admissions

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How To Get Into Philander Smith College

It is not difficult to get into Philander Smith College. Philander Smith College has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2022, Philander Smith College accepted 52% of all applicants, around 1,730 from the 3,330 applicants.

Schools that are not difficult to get into, like Philander Smith College, accept up to 95% of applicants. Most admitted students scored at most a 1010 on the SAT and a 19 on the ACT.

Transferring to Philander Smith College

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Philander Smith College

Philander Smith College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Philander Smith College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Philander Smith College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Philander Smith College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Philander Smith College for more information on admission factors.

Philander Smith College Application Requirements

To apply to Philander Smith College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Philander Smith College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Philander Smith College?

Students admitted to Philander Smith College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.0.

Out of all students that were admitted, 84% submitted a class rank. At Philander Smith College 15% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 32% were in the top 25% and 59% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Philander Smith College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Philander Smith College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Philander Smith College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2018, 11% of Philander Smith College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 79% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Philander Smith College, you should strive to earn between 14 and 19 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 19 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Philander Smith College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 19, and three out of four students scored lower than 19 on the ACT.

A 14 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Philander Smith College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 14.

More Information on Transferring to Philander Smith College

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Philander Smith College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Philander Smith College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Philander Smith College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Philander Smith College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Philander Smith College.

Does Philander Smith College accept transfer credits?

✅ Philander Smith College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Philander Smith College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Philander Smith College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Philander Smith College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Philander Smith College?

✅ Philander Smith College is not test optional.

What is Philander Smith College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Philander Smith College is 52%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Philander Smith College?

❌ Philander Smith College does not offer early decision.

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