Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,136. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $13,014 |
| Housing & meals | $10,000 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $4,312 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$390 |
| Total cost of attendance | $28,136 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
PSU net price compared with other Arkansas colleges
PSU has the 8th-lowest average net price of 23 Arkansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Arkansas State University | $12,366 | 55% | $42,617 |
| 5 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | $12,653 | 40% | $35,550 |
| 6 | Arkansas Tech University | $12,970 | 49% | $41,766 |
| 7 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $14,027 | 49% | $42,386 |
| 8 | Philander Smith University | $14,224 | 30% | $38,427 |
| 9 | University of Arkansas at Monticello | $14,287 | 49% | $36,902 |
| 10 | Williams Baptist University | $15,745 | 26% | $38,484 |
| 11 | Crowley's Ridge College | $16,315 | 36% | $39,533 |
| 12 | University of Central Arkansas | $16,511 | 54% | $45,938 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Arkansas colleges →
Why PSU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philander Smith University | — | $14,224 | 30% | $38,427 | This school |
| Crowley's Ridge College | — | $16,315 | 36% | $39,533 | |
| Central Baptist College | 63% | $12,287 | 34% | $46,789 | |
| Lyon College | 63% | $19,616 | 47% | $44,232 | |
| University of the Ozarks | 60% | $17,360 | 51% | $44,384 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Philander Smith University would cost you $2,091 less per year than Crowley's Ridge College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Philander Smith University, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$2,100).
- Philander Smith University gives aided families $2,887 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Arkansas resident | PSU | Crowley's Ridge College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $13,014 | $16,670 | −$3,656 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $800 | +$400 |
| Housing & meals | $10,000 | $7,900 | +$2,100 |
| Personal & travel | $4,312 | $3,987 | +$325 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$390 | −$2,017 | +$1,627 |
| Sticker price | $28,136 | $27,340 | +$796 |
| Average grants | −$13,912 | −$11,025 | −$2,887 |
| You pay | $14,224 | $16,315 | −$2,091 |
“+” means PSU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
PSU cost questions
How much is tuition at PSU?
Tuition and fees are $13,014 a year.
What is the total cost of attending PSU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $28,136 a year.
What do families actually pay at PSU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $14,224 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $13,393; $48–75k pay $16,686; $110k+ pay $15,800.
How much debt do PSU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,750, and 21.8% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Philander Smith University overview