Outcomes at PSC
Graduation Rate
30.47%
Retention Rate
72.00%
The graduation rate at Philander Smith University is 30.47% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. 85 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 279 candidates.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Philander Smith University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Philander Smith University. 85 students have completed. In addition, 7 students still enrolled and 187 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 279 | 279 |
| Completers | 85 (30.47%) | 85 |
| Still Enrolled | 7 (2.51%) | 7 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 187 (67.03%) | 187 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 45 students have completed in 4 years and additional 28 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 45 (16.13%) |
7 (6.42%) |
38 (22.35%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 28 (10.04%) |
11 (10.09%) |
17 (10.00%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 12 (4.30%) |
3 (2.75%) |
9 (5.29%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30.47% (85/279) | 19.27% (21/109) | 37.65% (64/170) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 29.26% (79/270) | 18.10% (19/105) | 36.36% (60/165) |
| Hispanic | 100.00% (2/2) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (2/2) |
| Two or More Race | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Unknown | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |