About Pfeiffer University

Founded in 1885, Pfeiffer University. is a Private college. Located in North Carolina, which is a city setting in North Carolina, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 848 full time undergraduate students, and 566 full time graduate students.

The Pfeiffer University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 85 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Pfeiffer University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate44%
Application Deadline
Application Fee50
SAT Range810-1020
ACT Range17-22

Admissions at are considered More Selective, with ,9% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 9 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 38% were in the top quarter, and 17% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Pfeiffer University.

22%
“We”re apathetic”
11%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
10%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
30%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
11%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
44%
“We bought the gear”
44%
“We live for the big game”
10%
“It”s not really our thing”
20%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
70%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
60%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
11%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
78%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
11%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
10%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
30%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
60%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
10%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
80%
“There might be people who do”
10%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
22%
“We”re apathetic”
11%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
10%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
30%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
11%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
44%
“We bought the gear”
44%
“We live for the big game”
10%
“It”s not really our thing”
20%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
70%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
60%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
11%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
78%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
11%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
10%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
30%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
60%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
10%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
80%
“There might be people who do”
10%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    28 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 7 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    18 Students rated off-campus housing 2.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    29 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    30 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    30 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 70 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    30 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    30 Students rated local services 3.7 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    30 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

Pfeiffer University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Pfeiffer University?

13 Students rated Pfeiffer University

Xavier - 11/22/2024

Pfeiffer University is a private institution in Misenheimer, North Carolina, known for its small, close-knit campus environment and focus on personalized education. It offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing fields like business, health sciences, and education, alongside a strong liberal arts foundation. One of Pfeiffer’s standout features is its commitment to fostering community and leadership. The university emphasizes service-learning opportunities, encouraging students to engage in projects that benefit their local and global communities. This aligns well with students who value a sense of purpose.

Samir - 02/20/2020

Six months ago, when I began my journey at Pfeiffer University, I felt like I was loved like a big family. Pfeiffer University is a private university literally in the middle of no where. Nevertheless, I don't consider Pfeiffer an university, I consider it a community.

Jennifer - 12/24/2019

Overall I believe that Pfeiffer is a pretty underwhelming institution that doesn't benefit students in any way academically and especially financially. The institution lacks a various amount of things from decent campus food to enticing programs and opportunities for student involvement. They care more about the money than the student or education.

sebastian - 12/18/2019

it is a hard cultured environment if you do not have a car. i believe that in order for you to have a good time at this institution is to be familiar with your dorm mates and make many friends. it may be tough as a commuter but i believe it is doable. i do not recommend this school for soccer however since after the 2015 champs, the scene would become dead and that would be the only thing that is carrying the program when it comes to recruiting.

Pfeiffer University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Pfeiffer University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Pfeiffer University is 44%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    TO go someplace that feels right to you, dont go somewhere where all your friends are going and you dont like go where you want. And go somewhere where your major is.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I'd have to say that the worst thing about my school would have to be the food. It isn't at all like the home cooking I would get if i was home. The food at my school seems to have no flavor. The students at the school I attend like to joke around saying that cardboard taste better then the food served in the caf. However, no matter how bad the food is a truely would not change anything about the school i attend.

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  4. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    having religious values

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  5. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The kind of person who should not attend this school is a person who does not care, into drugs, apart of gangs, etc.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    Almost everyone plays a sport and poeple are recruited from all over the world. I love meeting meeting from different part of the globe it is so interesting

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  7. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    A school with friendly staff and students, all of whom want to see you do well, and push you to do better.

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  8. Describe the students at your school.

    they are hard working smart and mostly athletic

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  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It is in a rural setting, where as other schools I applied to were more urban. This school is a small private methodist university, as opposed to other schools that I considered which were large public universities. Pfeiffer is unique to other schools because although it is a small university, there is a strong sense of belonging to a family. There are no sororities or fraternities at this school. Although this may seem unappealing to some students, I think this helps to unite the student body at Pfeiffer as a whole community.

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  10. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known more about myself.

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  11. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone who is religiously affiliated, or has a low GPA coming out of highschool

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The dorms are pretty nice. The quiet surroundings are peaceful.

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Registration - during both fall and spring registration, there was always a problem with my financial aid. Financial Aid workers would give me more than one dollar amount of tuition due for that semester. I could never understand why, depending on the worker you asked, I was given a different answer every time I asked how much was billed to my account.

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Student Body

Students

55%

female

45%

male

848

Total Undergrad Enrollment

566

Total Grad Students

28%

Out-Of-State

69%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

30

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

28%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
24%
% Hispanic/Latino
6%
% White or Caucasian
57%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Pfeiffer University receive some sort of financial aid. 56% were awarded federal grants. While 85% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$28,995

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,500

Books and Supplies

$10,700

Room and Board

41,195

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$16,928
$30 - $48K
$17,946
$48 - $75K
$14,363
$75 - $110K
$16,679
$110K & UP
$23,372

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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