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Philander Smith College
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Philander Smith College |
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Philander Smith College
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One Trudie Kibbe Reed Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202-3799 |
General information
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(501) 375-9845
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| Type of institution: |
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
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| Federal Aid: |
Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor degrees |
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| Carnegie classification: |
Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields |
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| Number of students: |
561 (2007)
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| 2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee: | $ 25 |
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| About this School |
| Philander Smith College is a private, historically black college that is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The student body averages around 850 attendees, with around 30% of that figure attending part time. Although known historically as a school for African Americans, it technically accepts students of all races. However, the vast majority of students are black.
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| History |
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Philander Smith College was officially founded in 1877 under the name of Walden Seminary as a means of providing educational opportunities for freed slaves west of the Mississippi River. The school was renamed to Philander Smith College in 1882 in order to recognize the financial contributions of Adeline Smith, the widow of Philander Smith. The college was chartered as a four-year college in 1883 and conferred its first bachelor’s degree in 1888. In 1943, Philander Smith was accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Philander Smith College was also a pioneer of the civil rights movement; during this period many of its students engaged in nonviolent violations of segregation laws - sitting in at a "whites-only" lunch counter, for example.
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| Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students |
| Tuition and Fees | 2009-2008 | 2008-2007 | 2007-2006 |
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| In-State | $ 8,740 | $ 8,402 | $ 8,402 |
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| Out of State | $ 8,740 | $ 8,402 | $ 8,402 |
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| Books and Supplies | $ 900 | $ 900 | $ 900 |
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| On-Campus |
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| Room and board | $ 6,650 | $ 6,350 | $ 6,350 |
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| Other Expenses | $ 3,010 | $ 2,886 | $ 2,828 |
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| Off Campus |
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| Room and board | $ 9,168 | $ 8,268 | $ 6,797 |
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| Other Expenses | $ 4,034 | $ 3,868 | $ 3,790 |
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| Off Campus w/ family |
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| Other Expenses | $ 4,034 | $ 3,868 | $ 3,790 |
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Financial aid 2006-2007
Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students
| Type of Aid | Percentage of students receiving aid | Average amount of aid they received |
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| Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
95% |
$ 2,879 |
| State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
9% |
$ 2,125 |
| Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
28% |
$ 5,340 |
| Loans to students |
95% |
$ 6,443 |
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End of file for Philander Smith College.
Philander Smith College
Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences, General | |
A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. |
| Philander Smith College
Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization... |
| Philander Smith College
Bachelor degree
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | |
Any instructional program in business and administration not listed in the Business Administration, Management and Operations, General category. |
| Philander Smith College
Bachelor degree
Computer Science | |
A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and... |
| Philander Smith College
Bachelor degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter. |
| Philander Smith College
Bachelor degree
Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that may prepare individuals as general administrators and supervisors. |
| Philander Smith College
Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature, General | |
A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples. |
| Philander Smith College
Bachelor degree
Mathematics, General | |
A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations. |
| Philander Smith College
Bachelor degree
Music, General | |
A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media. |
| Philander Smith College
Bachelor degree
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | |
Any instructional program in philosophy and religion not listed in the Philosophy and Religious Studies, General category. |
| Philander Smith College
Bachelor degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels. |
| Philander Smith College
Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government, General | |
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government... |
| Philander Smith College
Bachelor degree
Psychology, General | |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods,... |
| Philander Smith College
Bachelor degree
Social Work | |
A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning;... |
| Philander Smith College
Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance... |
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