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Philander Smith University

Little Rock, AR
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PrivateUrbanHBCUWebsite
Acceptance Rate
—
Enrollment
842
Graduation Rate
32%
Student-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,427
Retention Rate
67%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$13,014
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,014
Avg Net Price
$15,360
Room & Board
$10,000
Total COA
$26,729
Median Debt
$24,736

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$15,661
$30,001–48,000
$14,460
$48,001–75,000
$15,092
$75,001–110,000
$20,335
Pell Grant Rate: 71%
Federal Loan Rate: 63%

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Sticker Price$23,014
Estimated Net Price$15,360 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
32%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,427
Retention Rate
67%
Median Debt
$24,736

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
26.8%
Biology
14.5%
Psychology
13.0%
Computer Science
8.0%
Criminal Justice
8.0%
Education
5.8%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
5.8%
Public Administration & Social Services
4.4%
Mathematics & Statistics
3.6%
Social Sciences
3.6%

Demographics

Men 48%Women 52%
White
4.4%
Black
79.2%
Hispanic
3.6%
Asian
0.1%
Two or More
1.2%
International
7.7%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.