Pfeiffer University, NC
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Pfeiffer University Rankings
Affordability44
Selectivity12
Retention14
Graduation1
Earnings28
Diversity58
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Pfeiffer University
92%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
8%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing25%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education5%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs17%
History3%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences10%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting8%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies15%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Pfeiffer University
65%
Admission Rate
505
Median SAT Math
510
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)450–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)450–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Pfeiffer University
$30K
In-State Tuition
$30K
Out-of-State Tuition
$42K
Average Total Cost
$25K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $23K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $26K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $26K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $26K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Pfeiffer University
79%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
55%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 41% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 12% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $13K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $32K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 48% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 55% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 65% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 66% | 54% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Pfeiffer University
64%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
10%
Withdrawal Rate
43%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 31% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 43% | 43% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 41% | 45% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 34% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 43% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11% | 41% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 40% | 28% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 41% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 62% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 36% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Pfeiffer University
93%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $61K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $39K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Pfeiffer University
900
Undergraduates
79%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
465
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 26% | 33% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 59% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 31% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 24% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 19% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Pfeiffer University, NC
Stanly Community College
10 miles, S
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
15 miles, NW
Hood Theological Seminary
16 miles, NW
Livingstone College
17 miles, NW