Description

A historically African-American school, Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas is committed to providing an intimate undergraduate learning experience that embodies the school’s vision of social justice.

A Philander Smith education is sure to include small classes where close work with faculty fosters a high level of learning.

Majors available at Philander Smith include:

  • Accounting
  • Education
  • Music
  • Philosophy and Religion
  • Social Work

In recent years, Philander Smith has also introduced a social justice theme across all disciplines and has even established its on-campus Center for Social Justice, which is responsible for introducing social justice ideas and activities to the campus and local communities.

Philander Smith’s Bless the Mic Lecture Series, another social justice themed activity, is designed for both students and the community.

Additional student life offerings include religious activities and a number of student services, such as tutoring and career development.

Prospective Philander Smith students will need to submit transcripts and SAT or ACT scores for admissions consideration.

Scholarships, work-study and loans are some of the financial aid sources available to qualifying students.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

United Methodist

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$9,000

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,000

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

664

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
587
Freshman Class
159
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
664

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
88%
Graduate
12%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
95%
Part-Time
5%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
45%
Out-of-State
55%

Gender of Students

Women
67%
Men
33%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
98%
Other
2%

Students State Origin

Arkansas
45%
Missouri
10%
Illinois
8%
Tennessee
6%
Kansas
3%
Other
28%

International Students

International
3%
Domestic
97%