Quad
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Philander Smith

Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.

The funnel

Acceptance rate
Fisk37%
Philander SmithNot reported
Applicants
Fisk11.4K
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Admitted
Fisk4.3K
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Yield rate
Fisk9%
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Quad's selectivity

  • FiskVery selective
  • Philander SmithNot rated

Men and women

Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.

Women admitted
Fisk41%
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Men admitted
Fisk30%
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Test scores

SAT total,

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1140–1510
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Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.

ACT composite,

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19–24
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Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.

Submitted SAT
Fisk33%
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Submitted ACT
Fisk66%
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Test policy

  • FiskTest-optional
  • Philander SmithNot reported

How they read a record

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    GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.

  • Philander Smith

    Not reported

What they look at

FactorFiskPhilander Smith
High school GPA Required–
High school record Required–
Class rank Considered–
College-prep program Considered–
Recommendations Considered–
Essay Considered–
Legacy status Considered–
Work experience Considered–
Demonstration of competencies Not considered–
English proficiency test Required–
Other tests Not considered–
All admissions numbers in the table

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why