Philander Smith University
PrivateLittle Rock, AR
Philander Smith University is a private very small school in Little Rock, AR, enrolling about 751 undergraduates. Among reported majors, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other shows the strongest outcomes -- $44,330/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus. About 58% of students borrow federal loans here.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Philander Smith University cost?
Philander Smith University's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,136 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Philander Smith University require students to live on campus?
No -- Philander Smith University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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