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Location & Contact
Address
900 West Daisy Bates Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202
United States
Little Rock, AR 72202
United States
Contact
Mr. Paul Person
Director of Admissions
Phone: 501-370-5221
Fax: 501-370-5225
Director of Admissions
Phone: 501-370-5221
Fax: 501-370-5225
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,330
Applied
1,730
Accepted
769
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,181
Females Applied
1,140
Females Accepted
52%
Male Admissions
1,149
Males Applied
590
Males Accepted
51%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.04
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements |
|---|
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | June 30th | Not reported | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 488 | |||
| SAT Math | 487 | |||
| ACT Composite | 18 | 14 | 19 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
11,804
Private
Fees
1,210
Full-time student fees
10,000
Room & board
6,000
Room only
Financial Aid
13,134
Avg. Financial Aid Package
12,704
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
19
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,653
Avg. Loan Aid
13,673
Avg. Grant Aid
9,917
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
51%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
5%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
769
Total Undergrad students
7%
International Students
58%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 84.73% |
| White or Caucasian | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1.83% |
| Two or more races | 2.35% |
| Other | 2.48% |
Gender
Male (41.35%)
Female (58.65%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 63% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Bless the Mic, Renaissance Awards and Health & Wellness Fair
Bless the Mic, Renaissance Awards and Health & Wellness Fair
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Panther Programming Council, Panther Dolls, Panther Newscast and Religious Life Council
Student Government Association, Panther Programming Council, Panther Dolls, Panther Newscast and Religious Life Council
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | No | | |
| Track And Field | No | | |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | No | | |
| Track And Field | No | | |
| Volleyball | No | | |
Faculty
30
Total Faculty
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 28
Part-time - 2
Male - 34
Female - 32
Philander Smith University