Philander Smith University Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

Philander Smith University's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2023 is 52.6%, with 3,601 applicants and 1,893 admitted. This marks a slight increase from 2022's acceptance rate of 51.7% from 3,437 applicants. Over the past several years, acceptance rates have generally risen, climbing from 48.7% in 2021 and showing variability between 49.5% and 53.6% in previous years. The trend indicates a growing acceptance rate, suggesting a potentially more favorable environment for future applicants.