Home
Colleges
Philander Smith University
Lifestyle

Philander Smith University
Social & Lifestyle

What's it like at Philander Smith University?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Philander Smith. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Sunny
211-225 days of sun / year
Urban
Campus Setting
47°
Average winter temp
80°
Average summer temp

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Philander Smith University:

100°
86.7
73.3
60.0
46.7
33.3
20.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Sunny
Here comes the sun.
211-225 days of sun / year
Snowfall
Some Snow
That's gonna melt soon.
1-5 inches of snow / year

Geography

Philander Smith University is in an urban setting with low walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Bill and Hillary Clinton National/Adams Field
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Urban

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Philander Smith University.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Republican
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

Arkansas elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Arkansas' gun laws are:

Permissive
Enhanced concealed carry permit holders only. Concealed carry only.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Philander Smith University about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Philander Smith University is affiliated with:

United Methodist
Protestant

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Philander Smith University? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Student Government Association
  2. 2. Panther Programming Council
  3. 3. Panther Dolls
  4. 4. Panther Newscast
  5. 5. Religious Life Council
  1. 1. Bless the Mic
  2. 2. Renaissance Awards
  3. 3. Health & Wellness Fair

Mistakes were made

(But not by you!)

These are the top 10 mistakes people make when searching for colleges

Top Ten Mistakes

CollegeIQ relies on data from government and private resources. Always confer with the individual college or university for the most recent data. Learn more about our data and methodology.

© 2025 Whittier Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service