Pfeiffer University
Basic Information
Type
Private, Liberal Arts
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
Location
Misenheimer, NC
Population
150,000
Website
https://www.pfeiffer.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
654
Men / Women
56% / 44%
White
58%
Black
26%
Hispanic
8%
International
3%
Asian
2%
Mixed
2%
Native American
0%
From State
80%
From Region
10%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Health Sciences
23%
Business & Economics
18%
Education
13%
Arts
5%
Life & Natural Sciences
4%
Computer Science
3%
Physical Sciences & Math
1%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$35,070
Est. Cost of Attendance
$45,542
10-Year ROI
$133,000
ROI Percentile
42th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
72%
4-Year Graduation Rate
26%
6-Year Graduation Rate
35%
Transfer-Out Rate
45%
Weather
Comfortable Days
115 (84%)
Sunshine Hours
2,680 (63%)
Days Without Precipitation
256 (71%)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
72%
Yield (Unbound)
14%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pfeiffer University | 153 | 35% / 65% | 2% | $55,871 | 98% | ||
| Computer Science | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | $76,419 | 84 | — | |
| Chemistry | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $65,305 | 69 | — | |
| Mathematics | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $62,383 | 63 | — | |
| Biology | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 20% | $58,057 | 53 | — | |
| Environmental Science | — — | — | — | $50,471 | 31 | — | |
| Environmental Studies | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $50,637 | 31 | — | |
| Exercise Science | 8 — | 50% / 50% | 12% | $45,396 | 17 | 96% | |
| Kinesiology | 8 — | 62% / 38% | 0% | $45,396 | 17 | 96% | |
| Nursing | 19 — | 5% / 95% | 0% | $73,532 | 81 | 100% | |
| Accounting | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $67,842 | 73 | — | |
| Business Administration | 12 — | 58% / 42% | 0% | $67,479 | 72 | 97% | |
| Health Administration | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $82,325 | 88 | 98% | |
| Sports Management | 9 — | 100% / 0% | 11% | $45,396 | 17 | 96% | |
| Communication | 6 +2 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $49,242 | 27 | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 15 +3 | 40% / 60% | 0% | $49,782 | 29 | 100% | |
| English | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $46,950 | 21 | — | |
| History | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $48,089 | 24 | — | |
| Human Services | 11 +2 | 9% / 91% | 0% | $48,146 | 24 | — | |
| Psychology | 14 +3 | 14% / 86% | 0% | $47,450 | 22 | — | |
| Education | 10 +2 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $56,319 | 48 | — | |
| Elementary Education | 9 +1 | 11% / 89% | 0% | $57,566 | 51 | 94% | |
| Secondary Education | — — | — | — | $55,269 | 45 | — | |
| Special Education | 1 +2 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $58,360 | 54 | — | |
| Art | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $39,438 | 8 | — | |
| Graphic Design | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $45,769 | 18 | — | |
| Music | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $39,373 | 7 | — |