| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 131 | 45.64% |
| Illinois | 41 | 14.29% |
| Tennessee | 32 | 11.15% |
| Louisiana | 23 | 8.01% |
| Texas | 15 | 5.23% |
| California | 5 | 1.74% |
| Colorado | 4 | 1.39% |
| Oklahoma | 4 | 1.39% |
| Indiana | 4 | 1.39% |
| Wisconsin | 4 | 1.39% |
| Michigan | 3 | 1.05% |
| Mississippi | 1 | 0.35% |
| District of Columbia | 1 | 0.35% |
| Connecticut | 1 | 0.35% |
| Virginia | 1 | 0.35% |
| Alabama | 1 | 0.35% |
The majority of the Philander Smith students who live in the U.S. are from Arkansas. Student location diversity is higher than average.