Pfeiffer University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,720

3.5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$19,660

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

96%

1,538 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

889

79.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

35%

107 Graduates

About

Pfeiffer University is a higher education institution located in Stanly County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Pfeiffer University were Physician Assistant (46 degrees awarded), Occupational Therapy (29 degrees), and Health Care Administration & Management (25 degrees).

In 2024, 318 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pfeiffer University. 68.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (194 degrees), 2.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (82 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pfeiffer University is $33,720, which is $9,720 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pfeiffer University is $33,720, which is $9,720 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,660.

In 2024, 97% of undergraduate students attending Pfeiffer University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,720

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pfeiffer University was $33,720. The cost of tuition at Pfeiffer University is $9,720 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$19,660

2024 Value

8.14%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Pfeiffer University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,660. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pfeiffer University grew by 8.14%.

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Pfeiffer University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3% with respect to 2023, when 100% 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.

Admissions

Pfeiffer University received 1,538 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.05% annual growth. Out of those 1,538 applicants, 1,477 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96% acceptance rate.

There were 889 students enrolled at Pfeiffer University in 2024. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Pfeiffer University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,477

Accepted Out of 1,538

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pfeiffer University was 96% (1,477 admissions from 1,538 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 95.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 6.05%, while admissions declined by 5.32%.

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 889 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pfeiffer University is 704 students and the part-time enrollment is 185. This means that 79.2% of students enrolled at Pfeiffer University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pfeiffer University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.9% White, 20.8% Black or African American, 9.11% Hispanic or Latino, 3.37% Two or More Races, 1.46% Asian, 0.45% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.225% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pfeiffer University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.1%), followed by White Male (28.3%) and Black or African American Male (13.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.9%), followed by Black or African American Female (15.9%) and Asian Female (5.88%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pfeiffer University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 889 students. The full-time enrollment at Pfeiffer University is 704 and the part-time enrollment is 185. This means that 79.2% of students enrolled at Pfeiffer University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% 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

72%

2024 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 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2024)

White
515 enrolled students
Black or African American
185 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
81 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pfeiffer University is 57.9% White, 20.8% Black or African American, 9.11% Hispanic or Latino, 3.37% Two or More Races, 1.46% Asian, 0.45% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.225% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 29 students (3.26%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 118 more women than men received degrees from Pfeiffer University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pfeiffer University is white (194 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (82 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Pfeiffer University is Physician Assistant (46 degrees awarded), followed by Occupational Therapy (29 degrees) and Health Care Administration & Management (25 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (25 degrees awarded), Protective Services (28 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (13 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 Registered nurses (1,530,409 people), Social workers, all other (196,342 people), Medical & health services managers (194,565 people), Other managers (193,485 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (170,593 people).

The most specialized majors at Pfeiffer University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (25 degrees awarded), Protective Services (28 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (13 degrees), Health (123 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (2 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

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 Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Pfeiffer University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (25 degrees awarded), Protective Services (28 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (13 degrees), Health (123 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (2 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (1,751,729 people), Elementary & secondary schools (497,795 people), Outpatient care centers (386,689 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (383,937 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (270,991 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 (2024)

Registered Nursing
19 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
18 degrees awarded
General Psychology
17 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pfeiffer University was Registered Nursing with 19 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

100

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

218

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 100 degrees were awarded to men at Pfeiffer University, which is 0.459 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (218).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Pfeiffer University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.29 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Pfeiffer University in Physician Assistant, which is 5.57 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 30% 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 36% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
194 degrees awarded
Black or African American
82 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pfeiffer University is white (194 degrees awarded). There were 2.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (82 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
245 degrees awarded
White Female
211 degrees awarded
White Female
196 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pfeiffer University is white female (245 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (211 degrees).

Operations

Pfeiffer University has an endowment valued at nearly $19.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.37M (11.9%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Pfeiffer University had a total salary expenditure of 29.7M. Pfeiffer University employs 24 Assistant professors, 11 Professors and 6 Associate professors. Most academics at Pfeiffer University are Female Assistant professor (17), Male Assistant professor (7), and Female Professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pfeiffer University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 38 employees, Management, with 16 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees.

Endowment

$19.9M

2024 Endowment

12.9%

growth from 2023

Pfeiffer University has an endowment valued at about $19.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Pfeiffer University grew 12.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $25.9M 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: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.2M

2024 Salaries

0.958%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Pfeiffer University paid a median of $11.2M in salaries, which represents 37.8% of their overall expenditure ($29.7M) and a 0.958% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.3% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.69% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.04M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Pfeiffer University paid a total of $3.04M to 41 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pfeiffer University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 38 employees, Management with 16 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees.

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