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Philander Smith College

Philander Smith College
900 West Daisy Bates Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202-3799

Official telephone: (501) 375-9845
Fax number: (501) 370-5225
Website: https://www.philander.edu/
Screen last updated on: January 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 446-6772
800 446-6772 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $25
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
Dates test scores should be received: July 15 for SAT I/ACT, July 15 for SAT II
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.04
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 84%
Average SAT I: 488 verbal, 487 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 14 - 19
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 11%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 79%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,330
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,730
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 58%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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