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Pfeiffer University

Pfeiffer University

Misenheimer, NC · Rural · 655 students
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$19,076
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
39%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$51,562
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
96%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Pfeiffer University, a private liberal arts institution in Misenheimer, North Carolina, is best known for its supportive, close-knit community and its premier programs in nursing, business, and education. On campus, the student experience is defined by a warm "Pfeiffer family" atmosphere, active participation in NCAA Division III athletics, and a strong commitment to service-learning and faith-based values. Distinctively, the university sets itself apart through its state-of-the-art Center for Health Sciences facility and the "Pfeiffer Journey" program, a personalized, four-year mentorship initiative designed to guide students from their first semester directly into successful careers.

Wikipedia:Pfeiffer University is a private university in Misenheimer, North Carolina, United States. It is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

Location
Misenheimer, NC, 28109-0960 · Rural campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
88 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$35,070
Housing & food (on campus)$12,850
Books & supplies$500
Cost of attendance$51,980
Average net price$19,076
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$35,070
Housing & food (on campus)$12,850
Books & supplies$500
Cost of attendance$51,980
Average net price$19,076
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.pfeiffer.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Pfeiffer University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$36,230
Fees$2,220
Housing$6,200
Food$7,330
Total of the above$51,980
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$16,167
$30–48k
$14,758
$48–75k
$16,941
$75–110k
$20,005
$110k+
$24,513
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
39%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
26%
Back for yr 2
72%
Transferred
36%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
36% graduated · 44% transferred · 21% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$44,621
10 yrs after entry$51,562
Debt
Median at graduation$26,163
Monthly payment$277
Middle 50% owe$7.2k–$25.2k
90th percentile$32,084
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
96%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
22

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Student Body
Gender
Men 56%Women 44%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
51%
First-gen
33%
Family income
$39,008
Independent
29%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
11%
Black
17%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$44,621
After 10 yrs
$51,562
Business Administration, Management and Operations26
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness24
Biology, General18
Criminal Justice and Corrections18
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing16
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other15
Psychology, General13
Computer and Information Sciences, General10
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods10
Education, General9
Communication and Media Studies8
Health and Medical Administrative Services8
Natural Resources Conservation and Research5
Design and Applied Arts5
Accounting and Related Services5
English Language and Literature, General4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$20M
Full-time faculty
53%
Faculty salary
$7,705/mo
Teaching spend
$13,663
per student
Federal loans
70%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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