Private Non-Profit · Little Rock, AR

Philander Smith University

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Mars Programs

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751students

Enrollment

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30.4%

Graduation Rate

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65.7%

Retention Rate

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$13,014/yr

In-State Tuition

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$14,750

Median Debt

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67.8%

Pell Grant Rate

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43%

First Generation

Mars-Relevant Programs (2)

Biology

Bachelor's

4 yr · 17 grads/yr

Astrobiology, bioregenerative life support, crew health, closed ecosystems

Chemistry

Bachelor's

4 yr · 3 grads/yr

Propellant chemistry, life support, ISRU fuel production, materials science

Data Source: Enrollment, graduation, tuition, earnings, and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2024).