Philander Smith total enrollment is approximately 799 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Philander Smith undergraduate population is made up of 67% women, and 33% men.

For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Philander Smith Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates

| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 638 |
| International | 30 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 12 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.

| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 730 |
| International | 31 |
| Hispanic | 20 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 14 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |

There are approximately 522 female students and 277 male students at Philander Smith.
Philander Smith ranks 610 out of 2,183 when it comes to geographic diversity.
54.36% of Philander Smith students come from out of state, and 1.37% come from out of the country.

The undergraduate student body is split among 16 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.

| State | Amount |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 131 |
| Illinois | 41 |
| Tennessee | 32 |
| Louisiana | 23 |
| Texas | 15 |
Students from 8 countries are represented at this school, with the majority of the international students coming from Bahamas, Nigeria, and Rwanda.
Learn more about international students at Philander Smith.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Philander Smith, 69.25% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.

| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 435 |
| 20-21 | 182 |
| 22-24 | 80 |
| 35 and over | 62 |
| 25-29 | 36 |
| 30-34 | 16 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services
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