Philander Smith College
1 Trudie Kibbe Reed DriveLittle Rock, AR 72202-3718
http://www.philander.edu
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private institution |
| Year Founded | 1877 |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Undergrad Students | 785 |
| Endowment | 10,016,004 |
| Application Deadline | July 15 |
| Application Fee | 25 |
| Selectivity | Least selective |
| Application Deadline | July 15 |
| Tuition | 7,766 |
| Room/Board | 5,090 |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Associated Firms | V.A. Hospital,Home Depot,Cingular Wireless, Hollywood Video, Department of Human Services,Staffmark, Burlingtons,Arkansas Children's Hospital, UPS, Blue Cross Blue Shield, State Government, Alltel |
| Campus Safety | 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
| Career Services | on-campus job interviews, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
| Museums | Eighty piece Afro-American Art Collection in various media. The collection's value is approximately 403,000.00 |
| Basic Services | nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
| Museums | Eighty piece Afro-American Art Collection in various media. The collection's value is approximately 403,000.00 |
| Periodical Subs | 283 |
| # of Books | 67,756 |
| Graduate Job Placement Statistics | |
| within 6 months | 35% |
| within one year | N/A |
| within two years | N/A |
| Campus Life | |
| Students in fraternities | 4% |
| Students in sororities | 2% |
| Campus Size | 25 acres |
| College housing offered | Yes |
| Students in college housing | 26% |
| College housing types | coed dorms (100%) |
| Popular Events | Basketball Games, Homecoming, Coronation Ball, Mr. Essence, Miss Black and Gold, Miss Philander Smith Pageant, SGA Dances, Midnight Madness. |
| Nearest Airport | Little Rock (7), Memphis (135) |
| Nearest Train | Little Rock (2) |
| Army ROTC | Offered at cooperating institution (Univ. Of Arkansas at Little Rock) |
| Navy ROTC | Not offered |
| Extracurricular | |
| Students activities | choral groups, drama/theater, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
| Number of Organizations | 10 |
| # of fraternities | 3 |
| # of sororities | 3 |
| Students in fraternities | 4% |
| Students in sororities | 2% |
| Student Papers | (Appears as submitted by school) Student Paper (twice each semester) |
| Honor Societies | Alpha Kappa Mu, Beta Kappa Chi |
| Religious Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Student Christian Association |
| International Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) International Students Association |
| Other Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Omega Phi Psi Fraternity, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Third Ward Association, President's Ambassadors |
