Pfeiffer University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	728
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	72%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	34%

Located in Misenheimer, North Carolina, Pfeiffer University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Pfeiffer University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Pfeiffer University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Pfeiffer University is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Pfeiffer University is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Pfeiffer University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

71.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$32,480

Cost of attendance at Pfeiffer University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$32,480

Cost of attendance at Pfeiffer University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Pfeiffer University received on average $25,674 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,674

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	113	65%	$4,779	$540,045
Other Federal Grant	118	68%	$5,754	$679,012
State Grant/Scholarships	116	67%	$6,593	$764,792
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	173	100%	$17,328	$2,997,797
Total Grant & Scholarships	173	100%	$25,674	$4,441,601

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pfeiffer University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pfeiffer University students is 34.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.1%.

34.4%

African American 22.9% 8 students
white 42.3% 41 students
hispanic 25.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball USA South Athletic Conference
Basketball USA South Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country USA South Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Pfeiffer University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pfeiffer University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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