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Philander Smith University Men's Basketball

Welcome to the Philander Smith University men's basketball recruiting profile. Philander Smith competes in NAIA in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference from Little Rock, Arkansas. Philander Smith University pairs open admissions with a 30% graduation rate and a $14,082 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
13
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
NAIA
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Gulf Coast Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
1,001
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
100% (Open Admission)
State
Arkansas
City
Little Rock
Address
900 W. Daisy Bates Drive
F

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 3% of NAIA men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
66%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
30%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$25,254
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$38,427
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 88% of NAIA men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$11,804
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$11,804
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$10,000
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$14,082
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$25
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 60% of NAIA men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$305,951
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$134,107
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (501) 375-9845

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