Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC · Private
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Pfeiffer University admitted 96.0% of applicants university-wide (1,477 of 1,538).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 96.0% | 1,477 | 1,538 |
| In-state | 60.0% | 252 | 420 |
| Out-of-state | 60.0% | 90 | 150 |
| International applicants | 60.0% | 18 | 30 |
| Men | 96.0% | 655 | 682 |
| Women | 96.0% | 822 | 856 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 1,477 admitted students, 203 enrolled (13.7% yield).
Pfeiffer University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 950–1160
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–24
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Pfeiffer University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $52,120/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $35,070 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,050 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $52,120/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $16,167 |
| $30k–48k | $14,758 |
| $48k–75k | $16,941 |
| $75k–110k | $20,005 |
| Over $110k | $24,513 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- President's Scholarship — Up to $17,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (Trustee)
- Academic Achievement Scholarship — Up to $11,000 per year (Merit)
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
- Pfeiffer University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- President's Scholarship — Up to $17,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $14,000 per year (Trustee)
- Academic Achievement Scholarship — Up to $11,000 per year (Merit)
- International Student Grant — Up to $5,000 per year (Need Based)
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Pfeiffer University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application
- Official high school transcript or GED certificate
- Completion of specific high school units: 4 English, 3 math (including Algebra), 2 science (including one lab science), 2 social studies
International applicants
- Application
- Official high school transcript or GED certificate
- Completion of specific high school units: 4 English, 3 math (including Algebra), 2 science (including one lab science), 2 social studies
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Pfeiffer University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Pfeiffer University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $51,562
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 35%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 72%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,163
- At graduation
Pfeiffer University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Pfeiffer University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (14%), Psychology (10%), Biological & life sciences (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 54% of class sections have under 20 students.
Pfeiffer University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.