Philander Smith College

School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.

Philander Smith College Highlights

Where Philander Smith College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Methodist religious affiliation.
• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in mathematics, business and management, and family and social work.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Selective admissions.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

Philander Smith College is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at Philander Smith College was 561 in 2007 (522 full-time equivalent).

About 48% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 52% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Philander Smith College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Philander Smith College provides on-campus housing for 268 of its 522 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Philander Smith College Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: