Philander Smith College
http://www.philander.eduOne Trudie Kibbe Reed Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202-3799
(501) 375-9845
Philander Smith College is a small, privately supported, historically Black, four-year liberal arts institution related to the Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church. The college offers four degrees: the bachelor of arts, the bachelor of science, the bachelor of business administration, and the bachelor of social work. The college’s mission is to graduate academically accomplished students, grounded as advocates for social justice, determined to change the world for the better. Philander Smith College, the only United Negro College Fund member institution in Arkansas, strives to provide a quality education for all regardless of race, religion, ...show more »
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Teacher certification Study abroad Weekend/evening college |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Campus Setting | City: Midsize |
| Disability Services Student | 5% |
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At Philander Smith College, 91.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 99.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $15,248), and 95% receive loans ($9,084 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,850. Off campus it is around $9,386. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Philander Smith College is $12,101 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 1,714 people applied to Philander Smith College. Of the applicants, 69.0% were admitted (70.0% male & 69.0% female ) and 13.0% accepted (13.0% male and 14.0% female) |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 46.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 72.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 25.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 9.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 28.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 21.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | 501.370.5221 |
| Admissions Office Email | cyoung@philander.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 900 Daisy Bates Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72202 |
| Admissions Website | http://philandersmithadmissions.com/home/?page_id=36 (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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In order to be accepted to Philander Smith College, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 400 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 480 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 410 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 500 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 390 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 530 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 16 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 22 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 15 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 22 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 16 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 20 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 7 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 7 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 29 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 | ||||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 9 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 3 | ||||
| Computer Science | 3 | ||||
| Education | 8 | ||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | ||||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 4 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 5 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 5 | ||||
| Public administration and social service professions | 5 | ||||
| Social Work | 5 | ||||
| Social sciences | 7 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||||
| Sociology | 5 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 2 | ||||
| Music, General | 2 | ||||
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