$14,082/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
Philander Smith University
Little Rock, AR·Private · 4-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $14,082 a year against a $28,526 list price, a 51% gap.
Philander Smith University is a urban private four-year institution located in Little Rock, AR. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 780 undergraduate students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Academics
Student:faculty
11:1
Avg class size (est.)
~28 students
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.
Costs
Sticker price
$28,526
Avg net price after aid
$14,082
Net price calculator
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
88%
Avg grant aid
$12,496
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Campus life
Food near campus
Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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Graduate programs
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