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Philander Smith College, PSC, was established as Walden Seminary in 1877 and was renamed Philander Smith College in 1882. PSC is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The campus of this private, historically black college is situated in Little Rock, Arkansas. PSC offers a wide variety of programs through the following academic divisions:
The athletics department of Philander Smith College is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the Association of Independent Institutions. The teams are nicknamed the Panthers, and they participate in basketball, and volleyball.
The campus of Philander Smith College is in Little Rock, AR, which is a medium-sized city. Its United Methodist nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Philander Smith College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
Philander Smith College is known for its programs in mathematics, business and management, and family and social work.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into Philander Smith College is challenging; it only admitted 91% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 330. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 390 and 530.
Philander Smith College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Philander Smith College had 561 students enrolled (513 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
Philander Smith College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Philander Smith College values student athletics, and belongs to the Independent Southwest Region.
More complete details are provided below.
Philander Smith College
One Trudie Kibbe Reed Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202-3799
General Phone: (501) 375-9845
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 33 | business management, business administration |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | sociology, political science, English |
| Education and Teaching | 14 | educational administration, physical education teaching, early childhood education |
| Family and Social Work | 9 | social work |
| Therapy and Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Science | 2 | biology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Philander Smith College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 82 | 12 |
Philander Smith College is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Philander Smith College had a total enrollment of 561 students (513 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 30% |
| (Foreign Students) | 70% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 47% |
| Illinois | 22% |
| Texas | 7% |
| Tennessee | 6% |
| California | 4% |
| Missouri | 4% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
Philander Smith College offers campus housing for 264 of its 513 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Little Rock, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 843 | 768 | 91% | 136 | 18% |
| Men | 303 | 270 | 89% | 65 | 24% |
| Women | 540 | 498 | 92% | 71 | 14% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 330 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 340 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 14% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 70% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,740 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,740 |
| Room and board | $ 6,650 |
| Room charge | $ 4,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,010 |
Financial Aid:
Philander Smith College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 110300)
Philander Smith College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 6 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $54,700 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $58,775 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $37,523 | 11 | $37,263 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $39,211 | 5 | $31,557 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $37,864 | 19 | $36,921 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Independent Southwest Region |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| Basketball | 8 | 10 | 18 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Philander Smith College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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