Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 744
Graduate Enrollment: 378
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Rural: Distant (rural territory more than 5 miles but up to 25 miles from an urbanized area or more than 2.5 and up to 10 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 71.76%
Male/Female: 46% / 54% (2017)
First generation college students: 33.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 8.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.7% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 63.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 46.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 35.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 25.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 58.2%
Black: 23.8%
Hispanic: 11.6%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.8%
Non-resident alien: 1.6%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Black: 23.8%
Hispanic: 11.6%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.8%
Non-resident alien: 1.6%
Unknown race: 0.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $45,440
In-State tuition: $32,480Out-of-State tuition: $32,480
Estimated books and supplies: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,274 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,274 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $61,893 (2017)
Median Family Income: $39,008 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 54.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 71.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,163 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $277 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,004 |
| $30k-48k | $16,515 |
| $48k-75k | $14,851 |
| $75k-110k | $22,846 |
| $110k+ | $25,032 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 29%6-year graduation rate: 34%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,163 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,900 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,750 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 58.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 64.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 73.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 40.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 46.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,798 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,913 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 14 | $27,000 | $286 | $21,482 ($1,790) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 17 | $25,125 | $266 | $36,001 ($3,000) | |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 71 | $440 | $73,201 ($6,100) | $72,634 ($6,053) | |
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 23 | $699 | $40,057 ($3,338) | $37,232 ($3,103) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 14 | $64,649 ($5,387) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 28 | $27,000 | $231 | $46,152 ($3,846) | $56,772 ($4,731) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 58 | $442 | $67,061 ($5,588) | $72,662 ($6,055) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 6 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $62,955Full time faculty: 99%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $14,198,030 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $16,324,708 (2022)