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Interested in attending Philander Smith University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Philander Smith University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

52
%
Acceptance rate
975
SAT Midpoint
June 30
Regular admission deadline
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Philander Smith University?

52%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Philander Smith accepted 52% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 3,330 people applied and 1,730 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1140 / 2181 (52%)
Men
590 / 1149 (51%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Philander Smith University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

13%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 13% ended up enrolling at Philander Smith University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Philander Smith University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Philander Smith considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Philander Smith University?

975
SAT Midpoint
Test Required
Testing

Grades

15% of freshmen who attended Philander Smith were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 32% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Philander Smith is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

SAT Math Scores
Math Mean
487
SAT Verb Scores
Verbal Mean
488
SAT Composite Scores
Composite Mean
975

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Philander Smith University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

June 30
Regular admission deadline

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