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School Notes Overview:
- Philander Smith College is a small, privately supported, historically black, four-year liberal arts, career-oriented college,
related to the Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church and The United Negro College Fund. The
College maintains an academic environment that fosters a love of learning, a spirit of independent inquiry, the free exchange
of ideas, a broad and active Christian life, and a concern for the world at large.
School Overview:
Philander Smith College
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| County | Pulaski County, AR | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 670 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 115 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 785 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 262 students | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 95% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 85% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,593 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 3% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,400 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 20% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $5,480 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 85% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,625 | |
School Notes:
- Philander Smith College grants access to higher education to individuals who are, or who have the potential to be academically talented, regardless of their social, economic, or educational background. This includes the holistic development of students, the goal of helping them reach their potential as human beings, and contributing members of society, the preparation of students for life in this pluralistic, complex, and technological society, and enabling students to understand other cultures.
- Philander Smith College offers quality education through six Centers of Excellence: Arts and Humanities, Business and Economics, Continuing Education, Education, Natural and Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences. The liberal, specialized, and religious components of the college's curriculum are appropriately balanced and integrated to produce a well-rounded person.
- As Philander Smith College is an institution with an affiliation with The United Methodist Church, emphasis is placed on value formation and ethical decision making. Inasmuch, all students are encouraged to participate in religious life activities. The office of the chaplain provides spiritual direction for the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Philander Smith College.
- The Philander Smith College campus is composed of approximately 25 acres in the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas. Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas, is located at the foothills of the beautiful Ozark Mountains and on the south bank of the Arkansas River. The city is served by airlines, trains, bus lines and both interstate and state highways.
- Philander Smith College is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Association for Collegiate and Business Schools and Programs, National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, Council on Social Work Education.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
In the News:
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At 6:30: Defending Philander Smith College (KTHV Little Rock)
posted on July 15, 2011 at 02:27:23 am
The President of Philander Smith, Dr. Walter Kimbrough was on Today's THV at 6:30 because of an op ed piece he wrote in the USA Today. -
Suden settles down, leads Boston team (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
posted on July 10, 2011 at 09:29:06 am
BABC forward Wayne Suden scored 16 points in the second half, helping the Boston-based team pull away from the Ascension Jaguars in the fourth quarter for a 78-66 victory in Saturday’s championship game of the AAU Boys Basketball Ninth-Grade National Tournament at Philander Smith College in Little Rock. -
Hawkins’ 21 leads Louisiana team into final (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
posted on July 9, 2011 at 08:59:06 am
Ja’Cardo Hawkins scored 19 of his 21 points in the second half, leading the Ascenion Jaguars of Louisiana to a 69-60 victory over Team Heat of North Carolina in Friday’s semifinals of the AAU Boys Basketball ninth Grade National Tournament at Philander Smith College in Little Rock. -
Pasco-Hernando Community College picks new athletic director, men's basketball coach (St. Petersburg Times)
posted on June 10, 2011 at 12:45:47 am
By David Rice, Times Correspondent Thursday, June 9, 2011 James E. Johnson has been named Pasco-Hernando Community College's new athletic director and head basketball coach. Johnson comes to PHCC with more than 23 years of experience, and most recently served as head men's basketball coach and athletic director at Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Ark. He replaces Bobby Bowman, who is ... -
Doctor hopes to meet needs of people who can't afford health care (FOX 16 Little Rock)
posted on June 5, 2011 at 02:28:55 am
With the high cost of health care, events like the Health and Wellness Expo at Philander Smith College may be the only way some people find out about life-threatening illnesses.
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