PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE
One Trudie Kibbe Reed Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202-3799
(501) 375-9845
Little Rock, AR 72202-3799
(501) 375-9845
Website: www.philander.edu
Location: Southeast
Location: Southeast
Calendar: Semester
Overview
Get a snapshot of PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE with this general overview, ncluding student enrollment and graduation rates, average test scores, student demographics, and more.About PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE
This historically black college in Little Rock, Arkansas started out as a seminary for former slaves from the Mississippi River Basin. Over the years, Philander Smith College has established itself as a major force in Little Rock, devoted to helping African Americans play a larger role in achieving social change. The school encourages open communication among faculty, students, and staff by hosting frequent events that complement classroom learning.Academic programs at Philander Smith College emphasize community involvement and public service. Business, science, and education majors offer students the opportunity to build crucial career skills. Meanwhile, liberal arts, social science, and arts programs help students of this historically black college contribute to American politics and culture. The career-oriented focus of the curriculum allows instructors and admissions officers to emphasize life experience and attitude in addition to traditional test scores.
School Characteristics
Student Population: 949Type: Private not-for-profit
Tuition: $6,396
Length of Study: Four or more years
Religious Affiliation: United Methodist
Test Scores & GPA
Average GPA: GPA UnavailableAverage ACT: Not Available
Average SAT: Not Available
School Profile
Total Enrollment: 949Retention Rate: 69%
Graduation Rate: 20%
School Accreditation
National: YesRegional: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Comm.
Federal: Yes
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The data on this page is from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
