Pfeiffer University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4652 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1291 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1214 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #3466 of 4,392 | For Nursing |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 654
- Graduates
- 300
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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 95% and is among the 30% 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 | 95% | 95% | 95% |
| Applicants | 1,637 | 745 | 892 |
| Admissions | 1,560 | 711 | 849 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 195 | 121 | 74 |
373 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
199 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 | 561 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 222 (23%) |
| Hispanic | 84 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 39 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 26 (3%) |
| Asian | 16 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Pfeiffer University is $21,402 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 | $18,581 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,569 |
| $48-75K | $21,842 |
| $75-110K | $23,089 |
| $110K+ | $26,673 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,580 | $12,240 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,580 | $12,240 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,580 | $12,240 |
| Fee in-district | $1,350 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,350 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,350 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 593 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,520 |
| Room charge | $6,200 |
| Meal charge | $6,320 |
Pfeiffer University majors
Pfeiffer University has granted 186 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs and 135 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pfeiffer University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | 36 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 26 | 15 |
| Physician Assistant | 33 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 28 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 16 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 14 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 13 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 12 | |
| Psychology, General | 11 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | |
| Education, General | 9 | |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 9 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | |
| Accounting | 5 | |
| Communication, General | 5 | |
| Environmental Science | 5 | |
| Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation | 5 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | 2 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 3 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Graphic Design | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 186 | 135 |
Pfeiffer University has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 29% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 33% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pfeiffer University has published 423 scientific papers with 13,697 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 36 |
| 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 | 351 |
| 2011 | 8 | 455 |
| 2012 | 25 | 494 |
| 2013 | 13 | 562 |
| 2014 | 11 | 672 |
| 2015 | 20 | 761 |
| 2016 | 20 | 861 |
| 2017 | 37 | 954 |
| 2018 | 29 | 881 |
| 2019 | 19 | 948 |
| 2020 | 24 | 1075 |
| 2021 | 24 | 948 |
| 2022 | 8 | 901 |
| 2023 | 32 | 995 |
| 2024 | 9 | 876 |
Notable alumni
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Susan Abulhawa
- Occupations
- writerhuman rights activistnovelistjournalist
- Biography
-
Susan Abulhawa is a Palestinian-American scientist, writer and activist. Her first novel, Mornings in Jenin, was translated into 32 languages and sold more than a million copies. The sales and reach of her debut novel made Abulhawa the most widely read Palestinian author of all time. Her second novel, The Blue Between Sky and Water (2015), was translated in 19 languages. Against the Loveless World, her third novel, was released in August 2020, also to critical acclaim. 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 | 183 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 48380 US Hwy 52N Misenheimer, North Carolina, 28109-0960 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 7044631360 |