Philander Smith University-School Summary

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School Summary

Philander Smith University

General Information:

Founded in 1877, Philander Smith University is seated on 25 acres located in Pulaski county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 12:1.

Libraries:

This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:

At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 225. Free student email accounts are available.

Institutional Control:

Religious control

Address, Phone and URL:

900 West Daisy Bates Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202-3799
For more information call: 501 375-9845. This school has a website at https://www.philander.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.philander.edu/admissions/

Application Deadline: June
Application Fee: $25
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT

	In-State (per year)	Out of State (per year)
Tuition	$0.00	$0.00
Room and Board	$10,000.00	$10,000.00
Fees	$1,210.00	$1,210.00
Total	$11,210.00	$11,210.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.philander.edu/.

Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores

Scores	Verbal	Math
700-800	0%	0%
600-699	0%	0%
500-599	0%	0%
400-499	0%	0%
300-399	0%	0%
200-299	0%	0%

Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores

Scores	Percentage of Students
30-36	0%
24-29	3%
18-23	31%
12-17	64%
6-11	2%
1-5	0%

Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking

Percentage	Percentage of Students
Top 10%	15%
11-25%	17.00%
26-50%	27.00%
Under 50%	41.00%

Intercollegiate Sports - Male:

Basketball, Track and field

Intercollegiate Sports - Female:

Basketball, Track and field, Volleyball

Intramural Sports - Male:
No intramural male sports found.

Intramural Sports - Female:
No intramural female sports found.

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Male:

Basketball, Track and field

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Female:

Basketball, Track and field, Volleyball

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only	Count
Male	318
Female	451
Total	769

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional	Count
Male	318
Female	451
Total	769

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category

Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category	Percentage
Asian	0%
African American	85%
Hispanic	1%
Native American	0%
White	1%
Other	13%

Student Body By Age

Student Body by Age	Percentage
Under 25 Years Old	86%
At Least 25 Years Old	14%

Student Body By Residence Status

Student Body by Residence Status	Percentage
In State	42%
Out Of State	58%

Student Body By Housing Status

Student Body by Housing Status	Percentage
Live On Campus	63%
Live Off Campus	37%

Student Events (Top 3)

Bless the Mic, Renaissance Awards, Health & Wellness Fair

Student Organizations (Top 5)

Student Government Association, Panther Programming Council, Panther Dolls, Panther Newscast, Religious Life Council

Instructional Program Code Instructional Program Title

45.1001 Political Science and Government, General
26.0101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General
38.0001 Philosophy and Religious Studies, General
31.0501 Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
27.0101 Mathematics, General
23.0101 English Language and Literature, General
42.0101 Psychology, General
40.0501 Chemistry, General
50.0101 Visual and Performing Arts, General
30.0000 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
11.0701 Computer Science
13.0408 Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
43.0104 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
44.0000 Human Services, General
38.0201 Religion/Religious Studies
52.1003 Organizational Behavior Studies
45.1101 Sociology, General
52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General
24.0101 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
30.0101 Biological and Physical Sciences
44.0701 Social Work
43.0103 Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
52.0901 Hospitality Administration/Management, General
13.1209 Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
13.1203 Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
13.1210 Early Childhood Education and Teaching
13.0499 Educational Administration and Supervision, Other

Contact Texas Workforce Commission

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Official Website | 1-800-822-PLAN (7526) | 512.936.3200

** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.

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School Summary

Philander Smith University

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Admissions

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.