Pfeiffer University

Misenheimer, NC
Pfeiffer University

Misenheimer, NC

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Tuition & Fees

$31,840

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

reading math
75th
550
25th
480
75th
550
25th
460
composite english math
75th
17
25th
12
75th
20
25th
15
75th
20
25th
16
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undergraduateRatios

40%

male

60%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,362
Declined 434
Total Received 1,796
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Private

937

undergraduate students

470

graduate students

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School Facts

Pfeiffer University, founded in 1885, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Its 330-acre main, undergraduate campus is located in Misenheimer, 35 miles north of Charlotte. Pfeiffer also has a School of Adult Studies and a Graduate School in Charlotte and an additional location for graduate level programs in the Research Triangle Park area.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,407
Established in 1885
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Methodist

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Scholarships

321-acre campus in Misenheimer (population: 676), 16 miles from Salisbury and 35 miles from Charlotte; branch campus in Charlotte. Major airport serves Charlotte; bus and train serve Salisbury. School operates transportation to Charlotte and Salisbury at beginning and end of semesters and at semester breaks.

  • Campus Setting: Rural community

Pfeiffer University
48380 U.S. Highway 52 North
Misenheimer, NC
28109

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
61%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
84%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
10%
Top 1/4
31%
Top 1/2
64%
Bottom 1/2
36%
Bottom 1/4
7%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

reading math
75th
550
25th
480
75th
550
25th
460
composite english math
75th
17
25th
12
75th
20
25th
15
75th
20
25th
16

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Moderately Selective

75%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,362
Declined 434
Total Received 1,796

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Secondary School GPA

Recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

90%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$24,617

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $30,550
Room $6,110
Board $5,840
Additional fees $1,290
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $45,290
Average Financial Aid - $24,617
Total with Avg. Aid $20,673

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,689,536
State $1,930,628
Institutional $8,182,280
Other external $611,395
Total $12,413,839

Non-need-based

Federal
State $28,945
Institutional $1,562,811
Other external $202,612
Total $1,794,368

Scholarships

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 338 2060
F: 704 463-1363
financialaid@pfeiffer.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Women's

dance

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, Frisbee golf, sand volleyball, softball, ultimate Frisbee

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Eastern College Athletic Conference, USA South Atlantic Conference

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting. yes
Biology Teacher Education. yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General. yes
Business Administration and Management, General. yes yes
Chemistry Teacher Education. yes
Chemistry, General. yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General. yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. yes
Education, General. yes
Elementary Education and Teaching. yes yes
English Language and Literature, General. yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education. yes
Environmental Science. yes
Environmental Studies. yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology. yes
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation. yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General. yes
Graphic Design. yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management. yes yes
History, General. yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General. yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling. yes
Mathematics Teacher Education. yes
Mathematics, General. yes
Music, General. yes
Music, Other. yes
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) yes
Organizational Leadership. yes
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. yes
Psychology, General. yes
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other. yes
Religion/Religious Studies. yes yes
Social Studies Teacher Education. yes
Special Education and Teaching, General. yes yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Criminal Justice
  3. Exercise Science

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-theology

1,407

total students

84%

in-state

16%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

67%

937
students

Female
60%
559

Male
40%
378

33%

470
students

Female
70%
328

Male
30%
142

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

92%

865
students

Female
58%
503

Male
42%
362

8%

72
students

Female
78%
56

Male
22%
16

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
23%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Hispanic/Latino
59%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

18%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

75

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 12
Countries most often represented Brazil
Canada
China
Germany
Spain
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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