PSC Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $13,014
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at PSC:
- Total Enrollment: 780, including 27 online students
- 755 Undergraduate, 25 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 47.8% men, 52.2% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 30%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 37%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 66%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 19 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 1 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
PSC Overview
Philander Smith University (PSC) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Little Rock, AR. It is a historically black college/university. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The PSC's tuition & fees is $13,014 for the academic year 2024-2025. 88% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,496.
The school has a total enrollment of 780 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
PSC ranked 207th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 12nd in Arkansas Colleges rankings. Philander Smith University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Philander Smith University is $13,014. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,600.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $13,014 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,600.
| Undergraduate | $13,014 |
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| Graduate | $21,600 |
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| Undergraduate | $13,014 |
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| Graduate | $21,600 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Philander Smith University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at PSC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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