ROTC at Philander Smith University
Little Rock, AR · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Philander Smith University students join Army ROTC at University of Central Arkansas.
Cross-town & partner options
Philander Smith University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 25.5 miAdmissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $13,014 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $13,014 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 30% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Philander Smith University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Philander Smith University has 751 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Philander Smith University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Philander Smith University: FAQ
Does Philander Smith University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Philander Smith University students join Army ROTC at University of Central Arkansas.
Which ROTC branches can Philander Smith University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Central Arkansas, 26 mi).
Is ROTC at Philander Smith University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Philander Smith University and train with the unit at University of Central Arkansas.
School links and location
These links belong to Philander Smith University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
philander.edu
- Admissions
philander.edu
- Financial aid
philander.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Little Rock, AR 72202-3799
IPEDS UNITID: 107600
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