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Philander Smith University Teaching Programs

Philander Smith University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Little Rock, AR. A Mid-Sized City provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Philander Smith University?

Contact information for PSU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	900 W. Daisy Bates Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202-3799
Phone:	5013759845
Website:	www.philander.edu/
Admissions:	www.philander.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.philander.edu/admissions/applying-for-aid/

How Do I Get Into PSU?

You can apply to PSU online at: https://www.philander.edu/admissions/

How Hard Is It To Get Into PSU?

Average Test Scores

Can I Afford Philander Smith University?

The average net price after aid at PSU is $15,360. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$11,804
In-State Fees	$1,210
Out-of-State Tuition	$11,804
Out-of-State Fees	$1,210
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$13,014
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$13,014

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 20% of students at PSU receive some form of financial aid (169 students).

About 88% of students at PSU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,496 per student.

68% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,175.

Student Loan Debt

58% of PSU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,312 per year.

Philander Smith University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 21 students enrolled at PSU. PSU is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 842 undergraduate students at PSU, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Philander Smith University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Black or African American	662
Hispanic	25
White	55
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	10
Non-Resident	69

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at PSU are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Arkansas	48
Texas	9
Illinois	7
Mississippi	4
Missouri	4

Additionally, approximately 8.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Philander Smith University Graduate Student Diversity

18 of PSU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at PSU, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Philander Smith University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Black or African American	16
Hispanic	0
Two or More Races	0

Online Learning at Philander Smith University

PSU offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

497 undergraduate students at PSU took at least one online class — of those, 27 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Philander Smith University

The following teaching degree programs are offered by PSU, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	7	—	—	7

Academic Programs at Philander Smith University

PSU offers 14 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

PSU has an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.