Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at Philander Smith University, we project that on average students will pay $16,707, while the advertised price of attendance is $29,222. That’s a difference of $12,515.
| Year | Net in-state price at Philander Smith University | In-state sticker price at Philander Smith University |
|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $16,707 | $29,222 |
| 24-25 | $16,507 | $28,872 |
| 23-24 | $16,309 | $28,526 |
| 22-23 | $14,986 | $26,212 |
| 21-22 | $15,634 | $26,212 |
| 20-21 | $14,396 | $26,164 |
| 19-20 | $13,579 | $26,105 |
| 18-19 | $13,783 | $26,007 |
| 17-18 | $13,694 | $25,390 |
| 16-17 | $16,139 | $25,390 |
| 15-16 | $16,018 | $25,240 |
| 14-15 | $15,679 | $25,999 |
| 13-14 | $13,101 | $24,986 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Philander Smith University this year, we project students with incomes between $75K and $110K will pay around $22,670, while students with incomes between $30K and $48K will pay around $16,120. That's a difference of $6,550.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Philander Smith University |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $17,459 |
| $30K-$48K | $16,120 |
| $48K-$75K | $16,825 |
| $75K-$110K | $22,670 |
| >$110K | No data |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Philander Smith University, over the last five years 33% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Philander Smith University.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Philander Smith University | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 31% |
| Asian | 100% | 45% |
| Black | 31% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 50% | 28% |
| White | 0% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 50% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 100% | 37% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at Philander Smith University, about 64% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Philander Smith University has 1,167 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 58% of students are female.
And about 82% of students are black.