Philander Smith College (PSC)

1537 University Blvd., Morrilton, AR

Philander Smith College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. The school enrolls 700 students per year, allowing for a more personalized education.

A list of some of the programs offered are:

• Business Administration
• Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services
• Biology
• Sociology
• Political Science

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Very common test scores among applicants accepted to this school are in the range of 16 - 20 for the ACT exam, or 1100 - 1510 on the SAT exam. 68% of students that apply are accepted to Philander Smith College, of which 10% choose to attend. More information regarding PSC admissions can be found at philandersmithadmissions.com.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $13,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator (NPC) to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $5,300 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The PSC Panthers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NAIA organization. Available sports offered:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Volleyball (NAIA Division I)

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.philander.edu to see additional information about the school, degree programs, learning modalities, and campus life.