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Philander Smith University
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Annual Tuition
$13,014
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
Open
Open Admission
Graduation Rate
31.5%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$38,427
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Philander Smith University is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Little Rock, AR. With a competitive tuition profile of $13,014, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 31.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$52,056
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
6.2 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$8,427
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$32,214
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$116,484
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 31%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Philander Smith University is $24,736.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
1
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
1
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$13,014
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
67.3%
Success
31.5%
In-State Cost
$13,014
Age 25+ Students
22.9%
Carnegie Class
Baccalaureate: Diverse
Working at 6yr
201 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Little Rock
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$944
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$950
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,089
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Little Rock metropolitan area.