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Philander Smith University

Little Rock, Arkansas · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$25,254

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Graduation Rate

32%

Annual Tuition

$13,014

At a Glance

Total Students

842

Retention Rate

67%

Faculty Ratio

12

Financial Aid

63%

Median Debt

$24,736

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Philander Smith University is a private, non-profit institution in Little Rock with 842 students. The university has a 67.3% retention rate and a 31.5% graduation rate. The in-state tuition is $13,014. The median debt for students is $24,736, and 62.7% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn $29,683, with earnings decreasing to $25,254 five years after graduation. Ten years after graduation, alumni earn $38,427.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$30k

1 YEAR

$25k

5 YEARS

$38k

10 YEARS

Top 97% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Philander Smith University graduates earn $29,683. Five years after graduation, earnings decrease to $25,254. Ten years after graduation, earnings increase to $38,427. The median debt for students is $24,736. 62.7% of students receive financial aid.

The graduation rate at Philander Smith University is 31.5%. The retention rate is 67.3%. The in-state tuition is $13,014. The total student population is 842.

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Campus Location

Little Rock, Arkansas

Little Rock, AR 72202-3799

Philander Smith University is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In-state tuition is $13,014 and out-of-state tuition is $13,014 per year.