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Ranks 1000th overall and 30th in North Carolina

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Misenheimer, NC 28109-0960

Surrounding communityDistant rural area (between 5 to 25 mi. away from an urban area)
Total Population460 (N/A urban / 460 rural)
Households32 (2.31 people per house)
Families18 (2.78 people per family)
Pop. — African American71
Pop. — Asian10
Pop. — Pacific IslanderN/A
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native2
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)370
Pop. — Other11
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate professional (business dominant)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentMajority undergraduate
Size & SettingSmall four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Highest offeringMaster's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionNo

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force YesYes / No / No
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Pfeiffer University?

Ranks 919th for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $17,520 $17,520 $17,520
FT Undergraduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $400 $400 $400
FT Graduate Tuition $7,290 $7,290 $7,290
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $405 $405 $405
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $28,000 $28,000 $28,000
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $27,520 $27,520 $27,520
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $20,920 $20,920 $20,920

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $15,590 trend  $17,520 $15,590 trend  $17,520 $15,590 trend  $17,520
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $1,100 trend  $1,200
On-Campus – Room & Board $6,310 trend  $7,080
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,100 trend  $2,200
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $6,325 trend  $6,600
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,100 trend  $2,200
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,100 trend  $2,200

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$25
Graduate Application Fee$75
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 751 (387 male / 364 female)
Admitted 563 (299 male / 264 female)
Admission rate 75%
First-time Enrollment 190 (100 male / 90 female)
FT Enrollment 190 (100 male / 90 female)
PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)
Total Enrollment2,104

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Pfeiffer University use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Required / Required
College Prep. CompletionRecommended
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFLRequired
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Pfeiffer University accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceNo
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference

ACT Test Admission

Ranks 529th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting ACT results 16%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 24
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 24
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 25

SAT Test Admission

Ranks 801st for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting SAT results 84%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 540
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 460 / 580
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 900 / 1120

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareNo
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
Dorm Capacity717
Meals per Week19
Room Fee$4,164
Board Fee$2,916

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Pfeiffer University Ranks 2239th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $3,358 67 pie   34%
State & Local Grant Aid $3,321 136 pie   69%
Institutional Grant Aid $6,573 184 pie   93%
Student Loan Aid $4,398 112 pie   57%
Any financial aid type   187 pie   94%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Pfeiffer University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
533386
Black Non-Hispanic
153438591
Hispanic
282250
Asian / Pacific Islander
71118
American Indian / Alaskan Native
167
White Non-Hispanic
5007771,277
Race Unknown
334275
Total 775 1,329 2,104

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Pfeiffer University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
N/A22
Black Non-Hispanic
141125
Hispanic
N/A22
Asian / Pacific Islander
112
American Indian / Alaskan Native
N/AN/AN/A
White Non-Hispanic
8074154
Race Unknown
N/AN/AN/A
Total 95 90 185

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Pfeiffer University.

  Men Women Total
107 121 228
34 116 150
19 46 65
5 44 49
6 19 25

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 2 2
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 7 8
Business Administration and Management, General 25 82 4 3 1 110 3 228
Chemistry, General 3 3
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1 1 4 6
Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 1
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 5 9 14
Economics, General
Elementary Education and Teaching 8 1 40 49
Engineering, General
English Language and Literature, General 1 8 9
Environmental Science 1 1
General Studies 1 3 5 9
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 1 55 3 2 89 150
History, General 7 7
Human Services, General 3 3 6
International Business/Trade/Commerce 1 1 1 3
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 1 1 5 7
Management Information Systems, General 1 2 1 2 6
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology 1 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Music Teacher Education 1 1
Music, General 3 3
Operations Management and Supervision 3 28 2 1 31 65
Organizational Communication, General 3 1 4 8
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 6 6
Political Science and Government, General 4 4
Pre-Law Studies 5 5
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Psychology, General 1 9 10
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
Religion/Religious Studies 1 3 4
Religious Education 1 4 20 25
Religious/Sacred Music
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education 2 2
Sociology 1 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 1 1
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 4 1 1 1 9 1 17
Youth Ministry 5 5
Total 37 200 15 8 2 401 4 667

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Pfeiffer University Ranks 1807th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system No
Average FT Salary $51,466 ($53,071 male / $48,590 female)
Number of FT Faculty 67 (43 male / 24 female)
Number of PT Faculty 90
FT Faculty Ratio 0.7 : 1
Total Benefits $976,018
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Pfeiffer University Summary

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In 1903 the school first began operation in the village of Lick Mountain in Caldwell County, North Carolina as the Ebenezer Mitchell Home and School (in honor of the family that made improvements to the property that the school owned). High school diplomas began being issued by the school in 1913. It was that year that the Pfeiffer family of New York City gave generous financial gifts to the school for construction of new buildings, and it was then that the name Pfeiffer Junior College was used.

Pfeiffer University Academics

There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Pfeiffer University is unique in its study options. In particular, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Army, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Washington Semester and Weekend College. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help.

The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Pfeiffer University.

Computer Science:
Computer/Information Sciences – General
Communications & Journalism:
Communications/Rhetoric
Psychology:
Psychology – General
Popular majors:
thirty-seven percent business per marketing, thirteen percent security and protective services, ten percent education
English Language and Literature:
English, English Language & Literature – General
Business, Management, & Marketing:
Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management
Mathematics:
Mathematics – General
Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
Biology
Education:
Elementary Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Secondary Education, Social Science Teacher Education, Special Education
School of Visual and Performing Arts:
Arts Management, Drama/Theater Arts, Music – General
Security and Protective Services:
Criminal Justice Studies, Police Science
Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
Parks/Leisure Facilities Management, Sport/Fitness Administration
Health and Clinical Sciences:
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Health System Administration, Predentistry, Premedicine, Preveterinary Medicine
Physical Sciences:
Chemistry
History:
History – General
Philosphy and Religion:
Religion/Religious Studies
Social Sciences:
Economics, Sociology

The cost per credit hour (overall) was $355 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. Moreover, for international students, the application fee is 25. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of August.

Pfeiffer University Admissions

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Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 77% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 65%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. An instance of this, there were two hundred and eighteen total number of transfer students who applied and one hundred and thirty-six total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty-five dollars regular application fee, twenty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, twenty-five dollars online application fee and point zero .

The regular application due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 15th of March. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of August. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of August and For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of May.

Pfeiffer University Financial Aid

If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Athletics, Leadership, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA, Noncustodial (divorced/separated) Parents Statement and State aid form. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Athletics, Leadership, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency.

Pfeiffer University Students

The school’s size is approximately one thousand, one hundred and seventy-four degree-seeking undergrads, one hundred and ninety-eight first-time degree-seeking freshmen and nine hundred and forty-eight graduate enrollment. Moreover, the student body consists of seventy-four percent in-state students, twenty-six percent out-of-state students, forty-five percent women, fifty-five percent men, two percent american indian per alaskan native, three percent asian per pacific islander, twelve percent black per non-hispanic, one percent hispanic, eighty percent white per non-hispanic, two percent non-resident alien, one percent race per ethnicity unreported, thirteen percent in top 10th of graduating class, thirty-four percent in top quarter of graduating class and sixty-four percent in top half of graduating class. Pfeiffer University offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, University, Four-year, United Methodist Church, Coed, where 77 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Again, it is part of an Rural setting, Rural community (under 2,500) and Residential campus.

After all, the school is located 35 miles from Charlotte, 60 miles from Winston-Salem.Moreover, the university has many unique facilites such as retreat center. This school features the Rural setting, Rural community (under 2,500) and Residential campus.

Pfeiffer University Athletics

The following sports can be found here:

  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
  • Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
  • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
  • Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
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I'm can't seem to find a faculty listing on the website nor email addresses for faculty--am I missing something or are they not listed? I'm trying to contact Jean Rainesin the music dept.--her email used to be jraines@pfeiffer.edu but that no longer seems to work. Would you send me her email address or ask her to contact me at verdehre@msu.edu