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Philander Smith University

A private institution in Little Rock, AR, founded in 1877.

The school

Nickname
Panthers
Colors
#046A38 and #C8A951. The colors the school names. The exact shade shown is ours.

Applying

Application fee: $25

“ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS $25.00 Application Fee Official High School Transcript/GED”

From philander.edu (opens in a new tab), checked November 5, 2026.

Fall priority deadline: June 30th

“Semester Term Deadlines Fall June 30th”

From philander.edu (opens in a new tab), checked November 5, 2026.

Spring priority deadline: December 31st

“Spring December 31st”

From philander.edu (opens in a new tab), checked November 5, 2026.

Summer I priority deadline: April 30th

“Summer I April 30th”

From philander.edu (opens in a new tab), checked November 5, 2026.

Summer II priority deadline: May 15th

“Summer II May 15th”

From philander.edu (opens in a new tab), checked November 5, 2026.

It takes the Common Black College Application (opens in a new tab), per its member list, checked November 5, 2026.

Working there

Where it posts its own jobs (opens in a new tab).

Scholarships that name it

Philander Smith University

Offered by the school itself

Entering college

Presidential Scholarship

The award, in the sponsor’s words

“Presidential Scholarship (Full Tuition Room, Board, Fees and Books)”

A GPA of 3.8 or higher and 28 ACT or 1300 SAT or higher. Competitive, with an interview; an admission deposit reserves the offer.

Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words

“Scholarship candidates are selected from the pool of admitted applicants.”

Philander Smith University

Offered by the school itself

Entering college

Thomas Mason Scholarship

The award, in the sponsor’s words

“Thomas Mason Scholarship (Full Tuition and Fees)”

A GPA of 3.5 or higher and 25 ACT or 1230 SAT or higher. An admission deposit reserves the offer.

Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words

“Scholarship candidates are selected from the pool of admitted applicants.”

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