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The campus of Philander Smith College is in Little Rock, Arkansas, 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 music, business and management, and family and social work.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 310. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 330 and 410. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Philander Smith College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 785 students enrolled (715 full-time equivalent). Philander Smith College has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Philander Smith College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Philander Smith College
One Trudie Kibbe Reed Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202-3799
General Phone: (501) 375-9845
Admissions Phone: (501) 370-5221
Financial Aid Phone: (501) 370-5350
http://www.philander.edu
Philander Smith College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 62 | business administration, business management |
| Education And Teaching | 12 | educational administration, early childhood education, business teaching, physical education teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 11 | sociology, political science |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | social work |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Hospitality | 2 | hotel management |
| Science | 2 | biology |
Number of programs and degrees for Philander Smith College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 111 | 15 |
Philander Smith College is a historically black college.
In 2005, Philander Smith College had a total enrollment of 785 students (715 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 83% |
| Part-Time | 17% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 97% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 61% |
| Illinois | 16% |
| California | 6% |
| Texas | 5% |
| Tennessee | 4% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 23 % |
Philander Smith College offers campus housing for 262 of its 715 (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 | 224 | 224 | 100% | 197 | 88% |
| Men | 73 | 73 | 100% | 67 | 92% |
| Women | 151 | 151 | 100% | 120 | 79% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 310 | 440 |
| SAT Math | 330 | 410 |
| ACT Verbal | 11 | 16 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 16 |
| ACT Composite | 13 | 18 |
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 | 12% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 87% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (501) 370-5221
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,822 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,822 |
| Room and board | $ 4,230 |
| Room charge | $ 3,330 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,820 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,828 |
Financial Aid:
Philander Smith College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 110300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (501) 370-5350
Philander Smith College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $32,227 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $44,200 | 5 | $33,610 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $40,681 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $34,966 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $27,987 | 5 | $31,237 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $23,199 | 4 | $21,244 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $30,706 | 14 | $30,099 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| Basketball | 12 | 10 | 22 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Philander Smith College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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