Pfeiffer University

Misenheimer, NC · Rural (fringe)

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Acceptance rate
96.0%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$19,076
Sticker price $45,542
Graduation rate
35%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$51,562
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
96.0%
Applicants (fall 2023)
1,637
Admitted (fall 2023)
1,560
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
195
Yield (admitted who enroll)
13%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
95%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
95%
SAT reading, middle 50%
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SAT math, middle 50%
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ACT composite, middle 50%
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Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
— / —

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
not considered
Recommendations
not considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
not considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
not considered
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$16,167
Family income $30–48k$14,758
Family income $48–75k$16,941
Family income $75–110k$20,005
Family income $110k+$24,513
Full sticker price (per year)
$45,542
Tuition & fees – in-state
$35,070
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$35,070
Median debt at graduation
$26,163
Students with federal loans
70%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
35%
Freshmen who return for year 2
72%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$40,053
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$51,562

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
655
Graduate students
193
Student-to-faculty ratio
11 : 1
Women
44%
Students receiving Pell grants
51%
Full-time faculty
53%

Undergraduate diversity

White63%
Black17%
Hispanic11%
Two or more4.6%
International3.4%
Unknown0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.6%
Asian0.5%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Parks, Recreation & Fitness28%
Health Professions14%
Business & Marketing14%
Psychology9.6%
Education8.9%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences6.9%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement6.9%
Computer & Information Sciences5.5%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Scott Bullard, Ph.D.
Main phone
(704) 463-1360
Address
48380 US Hwy 52N, Misenheimer, NC 28109-0960
Athletics Disability services

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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