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Philander Smith University

#1536 in US ranking Little Rock, AR
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,340
Tuition & fees
$11,804
Avg. aid
$12,496
Receiving aid
99%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
30%
Median salary
$35,285
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Philander Smith University?

Philander Smith University's listed campus events include Bless the Mic, the Renaissance Awards and a Health & Wellness Fair. Together, they point to opportunities for expression, recognition and practical wellness programming beyond regular coursework.

Event names alone do not establish a fixed annual schedule or the format of a particular year's gathering. Students interested in performing, attending an awards program or using health-fair services should consult the current campus calendar for dates, participation rules and organizers. These activities can be a way to engage with the university community without joining a varsity team or holding office in a student group.

What are the student housing and dining options at Philander Smith University?

Philander Smith University offers college-operated housing for undergraduates, including coed housing. The institution reports high-speed internet access in its housing units.

Housing availability does not establish that every applicant will receive a room. Students planning to live on campus should confirm eligibility, application steps, deadlines and any required deposit before making travel plans. Dining charges and meal-plan choices should be checked alongside a housing offer so that the arrangement matches the student's schedule and budget.

Students planning to live off campus should compare rent and food costs with transportation and parking needs. The university's published room-and-board figure is a budgeting reference for campus living, not an estimate of what every commuter will spend.

Philander Smith University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

20

Philander Smith University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
11:1
Undergraduates living on campus
63%
Campus size
25 acres

Philander Smith University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Philander Smith University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

D. W. Reynolds Library & Technology Center

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Philander Smith University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Philander Smith University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.