Pfeiffer University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4636 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1292 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1215 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #32 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #3533 of 4,488 | For Nursing |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 696
- Graduates
- 193
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.pfeiffer.edu
Pfeiffer University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Pfeiffer University has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the 28% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 96% | 96% |
| Applicants | 1,538 | 682 | 856 |
| Admissions | 1,477 | 655 | 822 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 203 | 123 | 80 |
142 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
144 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 515 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 185 (21%) |
| Hispanic | 81 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 30 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 30 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 29 (3%) |
| Asian | 13 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Pfeiffer University is $19,660 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,167 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,758 |
| $48-75K | $16,941 |
| $75-110K | $20,005 |
| $110K+ | $24,513 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,720 | $12,240 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,720 | $12,240 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,720 | $12,240 |
| Fee in-district | $1,350 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,350 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,350 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 592 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,850 |
| Room charge | $6,200 |
| Meal charge | $6,650 |
Pfeiffer University majors
Pfeiffer University has granted 153 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs and 149 master's across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pfeiffer University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | 46 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 12 | 19 |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 29 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | 25 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 19 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 15 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 14 | |
| Psychology, General | 14 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | 3 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 11 | |
| Education, General | 10 | |
| Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation | 10 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 8 | |
| Communication, General | 6 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Graphic Design | 4 | |
| Accounting | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Environmental Studies | 1 | |
| History, General | 1 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 153 | 149 |
Pfeiffer University has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 32% | 37% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pfeiffer University has published 434 scientific papers with 14,270 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Political Science, Computer Science, Biology, Law, Sociology, Business, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 45 |
| 1994 | 2 | 49 |
| 1995 | 1 | 52 |
| 1996 | 2 | 49 |
| 1997 | 3 | 42 |
| 1998 | 1 | 28 |
| 1999 | 1 | 34 |
| 2000 | 4 | 61 |
| 2001 | 2 | 38 |
| 2002 | 1 | 37 |
| 2003 | 5 | 49 |
| 2004 | 3 | 57 |
| 2005 | 5 | 77 |
| 2006 | 5 | 119 |
| 2007 | 9 | 347 |
| 2008 | 5 | 234 |
| 2009 | 22 | 318 |
| 2010 | 24 | 352 |
| 2011 | 8 | 455 |
| 2012 | 25 | 495 |
| 2013 | 12 | 562 |
| 2014 | 12 | 674 |
| 2015 | 20 | 761 |
| 2016 | 20 | 861 |
| 2017 | 39 | 953 |
| 2018 | 30 | 882 |
| 2019 | 20 | 949 |
| 2020 | 24 | 1075 |
| 2021 | 24 | 949 |
| 2022 | 8 | 901 |
| 2023 | 32 | 999 |
| 2024 | 9 | 884 |
| 2025 | 7 | 720 |
Notable alumni
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Susan Abulhawa
- Occupations
- writerhuman rights defendernovelistjournalist
- Biography
-
Susan Abulhawa is a Palestinian-American scientist, writer, and activist. She is best known for her novels Mornings in Jenin, The Blue Between Sky and Water (2015), and Against the Loveless World (2020). She is a human rights activist and animal rights advocate, and founded the children's organization Playgrounds for Palestine.
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Santi Moar
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Santiago "Santi" Moar Sánchez is a Spanish footballer who plays as a forward. Moar is most frequently utilized as a left winger.
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Keith Crisco
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
John Keith Crisco Sr. was an American businessman and public official from the State of North Carolina.
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Andrew McArthur
- Occupations
- golfer
- Biography
-
Andrew McArthur is a Scottish professional golfer.
General info
| Founded | 1885 |
|---|---|
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 158 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 48380 US Hwy 52N Misenheimer, North Carolina, 28109-0960 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 7044631360 |