Pfeiffer University

www.pfeiffer.edu

Add Comparison

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,580

2% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$21,402

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

95.3%

1,637 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

954

76.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

42.6%

118 Graduates

About

Pfeiffer University is a higher education institution located in Stanly County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Pfeiffer University were Health Care Administration & Management (36 degrees awarded), Physician Assistant (33 degrees), and Occupational Therapy (28 degrees).

In 2023, 339 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pfeiffer University. 68.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (217 degrees), 3.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pfeiffer University is $32,580, which is $8,005 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pfeiffer University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 445 total borrowers.

Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Pfeiffer University is $32,580, which is $8,005 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,402.

In 2023, 100% of undergraduate students attending Pfeiffer University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,580

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Pfeiffer University was $32,580. The cost of tuition at Pfeiffer University is $8,005 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pfeiffer University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,402

2023 Value

0.802%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Pfeiffer University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,402. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Pfeiffer University grew by 0.802%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pfeiffer University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,520

Room and Board

$500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pfeiffer University was of $12,520 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $500. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 66.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pfeiffer University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Pfeiffer University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 6.38% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pfeiffer University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pfeiffer University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 445 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Pfeiffer University received 1,637 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 26% annual growth. Out of those 1,637 applicants, 1,560 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.3% acceptance rate.

There were 954 students enrolled at Pfeiffer University in 2023. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Pfeiffer University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,560

Accepted Out of 1,637

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pfeiffer University was 95.3% (1,560 admissions from 1,637 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 69.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 26%, while admissions grew by 73.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pfeiffer University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

2% of enrolled first-time students at Pfeiffer University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Pfeiffer University had a total enrollment of 954 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Pfeiffer University is 726 students and the part-time enrollment is 228. This means that 76.1% of students enrolled at Pfeiffer University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pfeiffer University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.8% White, 23.3% Black or African American, 8.81% Hispanic or Latino, 4.09% Two or More Races, 1.68% Asian, 0.314% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.21% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pfeiffer University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.3%), followed by White Male (24.9%) and Black or African American Male (13.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (59.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (14.9%) and Asian Female (9.13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pfeiffer University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 954 students. The full-time enrollment at Pfeiffer University is 726 and the part-time enrollment is 228. This means that 76.1% of students enrolled at Pfeiffer University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pfeiffer University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pfeiffer University was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Pfeiffer University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pfeiffer University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
561 enrolled students
Black or African American
222 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
84 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pfeiffer University is 58.8% White, 23.3% Black or African American, 8.81% Hispanic or Latino, 4.09% Two or More Races, 1.68% Asian, 0.314% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.21% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1 students (0.105%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 123 more women than men received degrees from Pfeiffer University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pfeiffer University is white (217 degrees awarded). There were 3.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Pfeiffer University is Health Care Administration & Management (36 degrees awarded), followed by Physician Assistant (33 degrees) and Occupational Therapy (28 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pfeiffer University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), and Protective Services (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pfeiffer University are Social workers, all other (175,779 people), Police officers (146,130 people), Other managers (136,523 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (86,780 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (77,594 people).

The most specialized majors at Pfeiffer University in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Protective Services (23 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (15 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pfeiffer University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Pfeiffer University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Protective Services (23 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (15 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pfeiffer University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,628,546 people), Elementary & secondary schools (442,457 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (380,252 people), Outpatient care centers (335,420 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (253,750 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pfeiffer University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
26 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
18 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pfeiffer University was General Business Administration & Management with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pfeiffer University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

108

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

231

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Pfeiffer University, which is 0.468 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (231).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pfeiffer University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Pfeiffer University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.28 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Pfeiffer University in Health Care Administration & Management, which is 2.38 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 29% of students graduating from Pfeiffer University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Pfeiffer University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
217 degrees awarded
Black or African American
65 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pfeiffer University is white (217 degrees awarded). There were 3.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
149 degrees awarded
White Male
68 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
44 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pfeiffer University is white female (149 degrees awarded). There were 2.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (68 degrees).

Operations

Pfeiffer University has an endowment valued at nearly $17.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.2M (12.4%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Pfeiffer University had a total salary expenditure of 29.5M. Pfeiffer University employs 32 Assistant professors, 13 Professors and 13 Associate professors. Most academics at Pfeiffer University are Female Assistant professor (23), Male Assistant professor (9), and Female Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pfeiffer University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 40 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 14 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

Endowment

$17.6M

2023 Endowment

11.3%

growth from 2022

Pfeiffer University has an endowment valued at about $17.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Pfeiffer University grew 11.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Pfeiffer University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.3M

2023 Salaries

6.3%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Pfeiffer University paid a median of $11.3M in salaries, which represents 38.4% of their overall expenditure ($29.5M) and a 6.3% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.69% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.6% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.32M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Pfeiffer University paid a total of $4.32M to 58 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

32 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

40 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pfeiffer University were Assistant professor with 32 employees, Professor with 13 employees, and Associate professor with 13 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pfeiffer University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 40 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 14 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pfeiffer University was Female Assistant professor with 23 employees, Male Assistant professor with 9 employees, and Female Associate professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pfeiffer University.

Keep Exploring

Texas Wesleyan University

University

Northern Vermont University

University