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Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Philander Smith College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Philander Smith College students is 28.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 29.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.7%.

28.2%

  • African American 27.8% 44 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 2 students

Drop Out

Philander Smith College has an overall drop-out rate of 68.8% as of August 31, 2021. The dropout rate of male students and female students is 70.7% and 67.4% respectively.

Below is a breakdown of the dropout rate of US students by race/ethnicity and international students.

68.8%

  • African American 69.0% 109 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 2 students
  • International Students 75.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 2 students

Still Enrolled

The data represent all cohorts between 2015 and August 31, 2021

2.9%

  • African American 3.2% 5 students

Bachelor's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other $36,677 $46,087 $34,628
Business Administration, Management and Operations $23,231 $25,194 $28,884
Biological and Physical Sciences NA $25,774 NA
Health and Physical Education/Fitness NA $20,140 NA