Campus Vibe
Tight-knitRural
Known for business — close-knit campus
Pfeiffer University is a private institution in Misenheimer with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 654 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,562 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,953.
Established
1885
Mascot
Pfeiffer Falcons (Freddie Falcon)
Type
Private university
Conference
Conference Carolinas (formerly the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference)
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
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95%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
654Students
14:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$51,562Earnings 10yr
$21,953Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate95.3%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$33,930
Room & Board$12,520
Books & Supplies$500
Total Cost of Attendance$46,700
Average Net Price$21,953
Median Debt at Graduation$26,163
Monthly Payment (10yr)$277
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$18,581
$30–48K$21,569
$48–75K$21,842
$75–110K$23,089
$110K+$26,673
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$21,953
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
2300.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (42)
Student Body
Undergrads
654
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
56%
Race & Ethnicity
White 59%
Black 21%
Hispanic 11%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate42.6%
Freshman Retention67.7%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$44,621
8 Years$49,941
10 Years$51,562
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$42,300
Men
$48,800
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
92Average
Estimated from NC state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Charlottepop. 880K
36 mi(62 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
95 mi(165 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
262 mi(454 min)