Philander Smith University: cost & net price by income
Little Rock, Arkansas
Here's what students actually pay to attend Philander Smith University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $13,899 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $14,936. Published in-state tuition is $13,014. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$13,899/yr
- $30k–$48k$12,807/yr
- $48k–$75k$17,277/yr
- $75k–$110k$15,212/yr
- $110k+$14,936/yr
Philander Smith University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $13,014
- Out-of-state tuition
- $13,014
- Students receiving aid
- 71%
B-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Philander Smith University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Philander Smith University is about $13,899 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Philander Smith University?
- At Philander Smith University, published in-state tuition is $13,014 and out-of-state tuition is $13,014 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Philander Smith University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Philander Smith University a value grade of B- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)