Overall, Philander Smith University is known for being a non selective school. Around 910 applications are received by Philander Smith University each year. The overall acceptance rate tends to be 100 percent which equates to about 910 students who passed the admission process of the institution. However, when the year starts, only about 200 or 19 percent of the applicants will have chosen Philander Smith University as their school of choice. The institution’s application data shows that 42 percent of the students who applied are men compared to 57 percent who are women. When the term begins, about 52 percent of those accepted women enrolled at Philander Smith University and 47 percent were men. Philander Smith University’s undergraduate application fee is $25. Students are asked to submit their ACT or SAT scores to Philander Smith University when filling out the application. Usually, an ACT score of 14 - 19 or a 800 - 1,010 SAT score is the range that students have greater chances to be accepted. This institution also accepts Advanced Placement (AP) credits and Credit for life experiences.

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Student ACT Scores

25th %
75th %



Student SAT Scores

25th %
75th %



First-Year Admission Statistics

Application, Acceptance, Enrollment Statistics from the 2025 Admissions Cycle
Applications
905
Male 382
Female 523

 

Acceptance
905
Male 382
Female 523

 

Enrollment Total
169
Male 81
Female 88


Acceptance Rate
100%
Male
100%
Female
100%

 

Yield
18.7%
Male
21.2%
Female
16.8%


Application Fees and Other Information

Application Fees

Undergraduate

$25


Graduate

$75



Open Admission (will accept all who apply)

Yes

Credit from AP or Pre-college classes

  • Advanced Placement (AP) credits
  • Credit for life experiences


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