Overview

Pfeiffer University is a Comprehensive institution located in Misenheimer, NC, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 960
Misenheimer, NC  28109
United States

Contact Emily Carella
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@pfeiffer.edu
Phone: 704-463-3047
Fax: 704-463-1363

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/managerial Economics
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health/health Care Administration/management
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Computer Science
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions, Other
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Financial Forensics And Fraud Investigation
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Social Sciences, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Religious Education
Religious/sacred Music
Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music, General
Music, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,317

Applied

955

Accepted

744

Enrolled

Female Admissions

694

Females Applied

519

Females Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

623

Males Applied

436

Males Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.18

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	2 recommendations
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2 Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 15th	August 15th	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	515	447	580
SAT Math	510	442	585
ACT Composite	20	18	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

31,940

Private

Fees

1,350

Full-time student fees

12,520

Room & board

6,200

Room only

Financial Aid

28,248

Avg. Financial Aid Package

28,587

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

13,200

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,454

Avg. Loan Aid

17,960

Avg. Grant Aid

25,298

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

73%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

10%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

744

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

15%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.56%
Black or African American	23.79%
White or Caucasian	58.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.54%
Asian	0.54%
Two or more races	3.76%

Gender

Male (42.34%)

Female (57.66%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	61%

Student Activities

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Winterfest and Aprilfest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Religious Life Council, Commuter Student Association, Programming Activities Council and Residence Hall Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

131

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 77

Part-time - 54

Male - 62

Female - 61