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Philander Smith College (PSC)
- One Trudie Kibbe Reed Drive
- Little Rock, AR 72202
- OPEID College Code: 00110300
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- General Phone: (501) 375-9845
- President: Dr. Walter Kimbrough
- Website: www.philander.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 561
- College Alias: PSC
- College Mascot: Panthers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- United Methodist
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - PSC Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.philander.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 813 | 1,444 | 2,257 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 388 (48%) | 509 (35%) | 897 (40%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 66 (17%) | 72 (14%) | 138 (15%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 21 | 15% |
| ACT ® Exam | 95 | 69% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 330 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 340 | 530 |
| SAT ® Writing | 390 | 510 |
| ACT ® Composite | 14 | 20 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 20 |
| ACT ® Math | 15 | 20 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: PSC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 95% | 95% | 9% | 28% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,443 | $2,879 | $2,125 | $5,340 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 15.2% | 14.3% | 14.3% |
| Number in Default | 69 | 46 | 44 |
| Number in Repayment | 452 | 320 | 307 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,402 | $8,402 | $7,822 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,402 | $8,402 | $7,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,350 | $6,350 | $5,150 |
| Other Expenses | $2,886 | $2,828 | $2,828 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,268 | $6,797 | $6,797 |
| Other Expenses | $3,868 | $3,790 | $3,790 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,868 | $3,790 | $3,790 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,538 | $18,480 | $16,700 |
| Out of State | $18,538 | $18,480 | $16,700 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $21,438 | $19,889 | $19,309 |
| Out of State | $21,438 | $19,889 | $19,309 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $13,170 | $13,092 | $12,512 |
| Out of State | $13,170 | $13,092 | $12,512 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | |
|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | |
| Biology, Biological Sciences | 9 |
| Business and Marketing Studies | |
| Business Administration and Management | 27 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 20 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | |
| Computer Science | 3 |
| Education | |
| Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 8 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 |
| English Language and Literature | |
| English Language and Literature | 1 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 2 |
| Psychology | |
| Psychology | 9 |
| Public Administration and Social Services | |
| Social Work | 8 |
| Social Sciences | |
| Political Science and Government | 2 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |
| Music | 1 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 561 Undergraduate: 561
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 217 Female: 344
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 217 Female: 344
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 497 Part-Time: 64
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 497 Part-Time: 64
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 5 | 0.9% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 545 | 97% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.7% |
| White | 5 | 0.9% |
| Unknown | 2 | 0.4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 5 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 174 | 31% |
| Ages 20-21 | 121 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 104 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 64 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 32 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 27 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 25 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 9 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 170 | 133 | 37 |
| Faculty Status | 74 | 48 | 26 |
| Tenured Faculty | 11 | 11 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 73 | 47 | 26 |
| Primarily Instruction | 73 | 47 | 26 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 17 | 17 | - |
| Other Professionals | 33 | 30 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 47 | 39 | 8 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 25 | 21 | 4 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 20 | 16 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $34,793 (41) | $34,573 (21) | $35,024 (20) |
| Professor | $36,937 (3) | $38,853 (1) | $35,979 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $34,546 (4) | $31,811 (2) | $37,281 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $34,834 (25) | $32,897 (12) | $36,622 (13) |
| Instructor | $34,074 (9) | $38,133 (6) | $25,956 (3) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,474 (6) | $52,557 (4) | $46,310 (2) |
| Professor | $49,965 (4) | $52,855 (3) | $41,295 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $51,492 (2) | $51,660 (1) | $51,324 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $35,623 (47) | $35,921 (25) | $35,284 (22) |
| Professor | $39,191 (7) | $42,148 (4) | $35,248 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $37,074 (6) | $35,296 (3) | $38,851 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $34,834 (25) | $32,897 (12) | $36,622 (13) |
| Instructor | $34,074 (9) | $38,133 (6) | $25,956 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Small College Athletic Association (Nscaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $100,000 | $45,000 | $55,000 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 45% | 55% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 37 | 13 | 24 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 37 | 13 | 24 |
| Basketball | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| Volleyball | 9 | - | 9 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 28% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 23% |
| Female | 30% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| Black | 26% |
| White | 100% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 9% |
| 5 Years | 20% |
| 6 Years | 28% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 2 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 3 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | - | 1 |
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