College
- AcademicsC
- ValueC
- DiversityB
- CampusB
- AthleticsC+
- Party SceneA-
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationB+
- DormsB
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeB
- SafetyC+
Athletic Division
NAIA Division I
Athletic Conference
Gulf Coast Athletic Conference
Philander Smith College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
—
High School GPA
—
Early Decision/Early Action
—
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$16,018/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 75%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.24 responses
- 59%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.27 responses
- 70%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.27 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business Administration and Management
42 GraduatesBiology
15 GraduatesPsychology
11 GraduatesComputer Science
8 GraduatesSocial Work and Youth Services
7 GraduatesParks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
6 GraduatesPolitical Science and Government
5 GraduatesMathematics & Statistics
4 GraduatesEnglish
3 GraduatesSociology
2 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
725Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
79%
Varsity Athletes
8%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
89%
Poll
- 44%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.25 responses
Poll
- 47%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.32 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$23,800/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
40%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
82%
National
83%- 76%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.17 responses
Philander Smith College Reviews
375 reviews
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Philander has alot to give back to the community. This Social Justice College has given students the opportunity to fulfill dreams and even make wishes come true. Organizations like The Philander Smith Collegiate Choir, still gives the school enough recognition to be on top of most private HBCUs. The choir is one of the most popular organizations at the school, bringing in funds and notoriety. Academics are great as we all can tell by the Annual Honors Convocation. Greek Life is expanding and Campus Royalty seems to never disappoint their subjects. Philander has taught many people the importance of friendship and loyalty and even about how to live in our best days. Philander Smith College prepares its students to go out into the world to be the best them and to not have to be scared of whatever challenges that come their way. I love my HBCU!
Philander Smith college is a HBCU that makes every student feel comfortable and confident. Their academics are amazing, entertainment is fun, safe and friendly, and their staff strives to make sure every student gets the most of their education. I would recommend this school to any upcoming student looking for an environment where they can grow, learn, and understand the value of their education.
This is my first year at Philander Smith College. With it being a small institution they are very helpful to all of their students. Philander really works with their students on classes, flexibility, and Financial Aid. I have had the pleasure of encountering some very wonderful people. Tamara Bates, Lakiesha Hart, Ms. Donna Collins, Mr. Lloyd Sain etc. are all awesome people. I love Philander Smith College.