Pfeiffer University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Misenheimer, NC

$31,840

Avg tuition

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About Pfeiffer University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, United Methodist  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Pfeiffer University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Misenheimer, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,185, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The university offers 36 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 43%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $31,840.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

76% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

43% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school rank Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Completion of college prep program Recommended

High school transcript Required

Letter of recommendation Recommended

Open admission No

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-20

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 940-1100

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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1k

Students enrolled

41%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

58%

Black

26%

Hispanic

9%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

2%

Unknown

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

63%

Socio-economic diversity

58% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

12

Total Online Enrollment

489

Student Location Breakout

41% 59%

Percent of Programs Online

75% On-campus

25% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 6% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 78% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

58%

State Grant Aid

63%

Institution Grant Aid

96%

Pell Grant

58%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,477
State Grant Aid $5,377
Institution Grant Aid $16,475
Pell Grant Aid $4,781

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.