Philander Smith University
Little Rock, ARPrivate nonprofitRank 1594 of 1,732Traditional rank 1049 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,661 |
| $30–48k | $14,460 |
| $48–75k | $15,092 |
| $75–110k | $20,335 |
| $110k+ | — |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $13,014 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $13,014 |
| Change | $0 (+0.0%) |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $10,000 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend
Published tuition and required fees, +0.0% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 32% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 67% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 75% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 53% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $6,221 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$787 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Baptist College | $11,784 | −$3,168 |
| Central Baptist College | $10,916 | −$712 |
| Crowley's Ridge College | $8,421 | −$1,191 |
| Harding University | $15,325 | $757 |
| Williams Baptist University | $15,652 | −$2,414 |
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