Philander Smith College
School info
3.6
Overall Quality
Reputation
4
Food
3
Clubs
3.8
Facilities
2.8
Internet
2.8
Location
3.8
Opportunities
4.3
Safety
3
Social
3.8
Happiness
2.5
Basic Information
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Private historically black college
- Established: 1877
- Founder: Walden Seminary, Dr. J.M. Walden, Freedmen's Aid Society
Academic information
Degree Courses
- 21 undergraduate majors and 1 graduate degree program
Key Area
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Social Work
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 760
- Undergraduates: 675
- Postgraduates: 18
Notable Alumni
- Dr. Joycelyn Elders
- Rev. James H. Cone
- Lottie Shackelford
- Elijah Pitts
- Hubert "Geese" Ausbie
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Good reviews
Overall 4.2
The alumni network is amazing and the professors are so welcoming and helpful. It's a great community and you can do great if you put your best foot forward.
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