Philander Smith University
Little Rock, AR · Private nonprofit · 751 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$40K
In-state tuition
$13K
Out-of-state tuition
$13K
Graduation rate
36%
Acceptance rate
—
Median debt
$13K
Borrowing rate
62%
Earnings (all students)
$32K
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Institution profile
HBCU
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Midsize (100k-499k) |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 72202-3799 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$28K
Federal aid / UG
$684
Est. net price
$28K
At a glance
| SAT average | — |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 66% |
| Undergraduate composition | 7% White · 79% Black · 3% Hispanic · 0% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.philander.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | $37K | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $23K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — AR
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding University | $27K | 71% | $19K | $56K |
| Ouachita Baptist University | $36K | 66% | $14K | $52K |
| John Brown University | $33K | 77% | $17K | $59K |
| Hendrix College | $40K | 72% | $16K | $59K |
| University of the Ozarks | $27K | 48% | $8K | $44K |
| Lyon College | $31K | 45% | $10K | $50K |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock | $15K | — | $10K | $69K |
| Central Baptist College | $23K | 41% | $12K | $50K |
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