Pfeiffer University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4724 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1317 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1240 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #33 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #3467 of 5,289 | For Psychiatry |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Undergraduates
- 683
- Graduates
- 393
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- 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 69% and is among the top 31% of the most difficult 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 | 69% | 70% | 69% |
| Applicants | 1,299 | 641 | 658 |
| Admissions | 897 | 446 | 451 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 164 | 97 | 67 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
418 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
242 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
3 or 2%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
7 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 14
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Pfeiffer University are 14-21 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 627 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 250 (23%) |
| Hispanic | 99 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 43 (4%) |
| Asian | 23 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 21 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 3 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Pfeiffer University is $21,575 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 | $19,384 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,826 |
| $48-75K | $21,584 |
| $75-110K | $20,429 |
| $110K+ | $26,033 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,940 | $12,240 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,940 | $12,240 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,940 | $12,240 |
| Fee in-district | $1,350 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,350 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,350 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 728 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,520 |
| Room charge | $6,200 |
| Meal charge | $6,320 |
Pfeiffer University majors
Pfeiffer University has granted 161 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs and 135 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pfeiffer University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 7 | 58 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 28 | 23 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 24 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 18 | |
| Physician Assistant | 18 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 14 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 13 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 12 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | |
| Psychology, General | 8 | |
| Education, General | 7 | |
| Graphic Design | 6 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 6 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Accounting | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | |
| Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation | 3 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Communication, General | 1 | |
| Environmental Studies | 1 | |
| History, General | 1 | |
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 161 | 135 |
Pfeiffer University has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 18% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 27% | 47% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pfeiffer University has published 348 scientific papers with 6,634 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Computer Science, Political Science, Biology, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 14 |
| 1992 | 3 | 10 |
| 1993 | 0 | 20 |
| 1994 | 1 | 16 |
| 1995 | 1 | 22 |
| 1996 | 3 | 17 |
| 1997 | 4 | 21 |
| 1998 | 1 | 18 |
| 1999 | 0 | 26 |
| 2000 | 3 | 50 |
| 2001 | 2 | 28 |
| 2002 | 0 | 28 |
| 2003 | 2 | 30 |
| 2004 | 5 | 47 |
| 2005 | 6 | 62 |
| 2006 | 1 | 86 |
| 2007 | 6 | 90 |
| 2008 | 4 | 89 |
| 2009 | 17 | 136 |
| 2010 | 22 | 158 |
| 2011 | 9 | 215 |
| 2012 | 17 | 270 |
| 2013 | 12 | 311 |
| 2014 | 7 | 378 |
| 2015 | 16 | 400 |
| 2016 | 19 | 365 |
| 2017 | 33 | 433 |
| 2018 | 24 | 457 |
| 2019 | 18 | 446 |
| 2020 | 18 | 534 |
| 2021 | 16 | 513 |
| 2022 | 10 | 590 |
| 2023 | 30 | 574 |
Notable alumni
-
Susan Abulhawa
- Occupations
- journalistnovelisthuman rights activistwriter
- Biography
-
Susan Abulhawa is a Kuwaiti-born Palestinian-American writer and human rights activist and animal rights advocate. She is the author of several books, and the founder of a non-governmental organization, Playgrounds for Palestine. She lives in Pennsylvania. 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, was sold in 19 languages before its release, and was published in English in 2015. Against the Loveless World, her third novel, was released in August 2020, also to critical acclaim.
-
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.
-
Keith Crisco
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
John Keith Crisco Sr. was an American businessman and public official from the State of North Carolina.
-
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 |