Pfeiffer University

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,550

2.52% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$22,121

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

5.31%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

75.8%

1,796 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

1,185

74.6% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

43%

86 Graduates

About

Pfeiffer University is a higher education institution located in Stanly County, NC. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Pfeiffer University were General Business Administration & Management (33 degrees awarded), Other Public Administration & Social Service Professions (14 degrees), and General Psychology (11 degrees).

In 2020, 287 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pfeiffer University. 66.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (192 degrees), 2.95 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pfeiffer University is $30,550, which is $8,020 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Pfeiffer University is $30,550, which is $8,020 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,121.

In 2020, 90% of undergraduate students attending Pfeiffer University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,550

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Pfeiffer University was $30,550. The cost of tuition at Pfeiffer University is $8,020 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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Average Net Price

$22,121

2020 Value

0.98%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Pfeiffer University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,121. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Pfeiffer University grew by 0.98%.

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

$11,658

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pfeiffer University was of $11,658 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of room and board increased by 3.85% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Pfeiffer University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 2.27% with respect to 2019, when 88% 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.

5.31%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Pfeiffer University was 5.31%, which represents 29 out of the 546 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 1,796 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 21.8% annual decline. Out of those 1,796 applicants, 1,362 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.8% acceptance rate.

There were 1,185 students enrolled at Pfeiffer University in 2020, and 30% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Pfeiffer University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

1,362

Accepted Out of 1,796

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pfeiffer University was 75.8% (1,362 admissions from 1,796 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 63.8%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −21.8%, while admissions declined by −7.03%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pfeiffer University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

30%

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

30% of enrolled first-time students at Pfeiffer University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Pfeiffer University has a total enrollment of 1,185 students. The full-time enrollment at Pfeiffer University is 884 students and the part-time enrollment is 301. This means that 74.6% of students enrolled at Pfeiffer University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pfeiffer University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.4% White, 25.9% Black or African American, 8.86% Hispanic or Latino, 2.36% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, 0.759% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0844% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pfeiffer University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38%), followed by White Male (23.1%) and Black or African American Female (13.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.5%) and White Male (8.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pfeiffer University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,185 students. The full-time enrollment at Pfeiffer University is 884 and the part-time enrollment is 301. This means that 74.6% of students enrolled at Pfeiffer University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% 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

67%

2020 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 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), 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

White
692
Black or African American
307
Hispanic or Latino
105

The enrolled student population at Pfeiffer University is 58.4% White, 25.9% Black or African American, 8.86% Hispanic or Latino, 2.36% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, 0.759% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0844% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 6 students (0.506%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 93 more women than men received degrees from Pfeiffer University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pfeiffer University is white (192 degrees awarded). There were 2.95 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pfeiffer University is General Business Administration & Management (33 degrees awarded), followed by Other Public Administration & Social Service Professions (14 degrees) and General Psychology (11 degrees).

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 Philosophy and Religious Studies (13 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees), and History (6 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 (1,324,405 people), Social workers, all other (170,213 people), Medical & health services managers (168,348 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (167,888 people), and Other managers (145,609 people).

The most specialized majors at Pfeiffer University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (13 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees), History (6 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), and Health (102 degrees).

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, Clinical and counseling psychologists, Aerospace engineers, Computer hardware engineers, and Entertainers & performers, sports & related workers, all other

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 (1,549,952 people), Elementary & secondary schools (479,991 people), Outpatient care centers (283,570 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (276,727 people), and Offices of physicians (207,197 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

General Business Administration & Management
33 degree-majorss awarded
Other Public Administration & Social Service Professions
14 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
11 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pfeiffer University was General Business Administration & Management with 33 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

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

190

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 97 degrees were awarded to men at Pfeiffer University, which is 0.511 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (190).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Pfeiffer University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.67 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 56 degrees were awarded to women at Pfeiffer University in Health Care Administration & Management, which is 2.67 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 31% of students graduating from Pfeiffer University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Pfeiffer University is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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

White
192 degrees awarded
Black or African American
65 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pfeiffer University is white (192 degrees awarded). There were 2.95 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

White Female
121 degrees awarded
White Male
71 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pfeiffer University is white female (121 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (71 degrees).

Operations

Pfeiffer University has an endowment valued at nearly $14.2M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $396k (2.79%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Pfeiffer University had a total salary expenditure of $26.5M. Pfeiffer University employs 40 Assistant professors, 33 Associate professors, and 14 Professors. Most academics at Pfeiffer University are Female Assistant professors (23), Female Associate professors(19), and Male Assistant professors (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pfeiffer University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 28 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 21 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees.

Endowment

$14.2M

2020 Endowment

0.106%

growth from 2019

Pfeiffer University has an endowment valued at about $14.2M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Pfeiffer University grew 0.106% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $25.4M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.47M - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Pfeiffer University received $2.47M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$11.6M

2020 Salaries

11.8%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Pfeiffer University paid a median of $11.6M in salaries, which represents 43.8% of their overall expenditure ($26.5M) and a 11.8% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.86% growth from 2018 and a 5.1% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.05M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Pfeiffer University paid a total of $6.05M to 88 employees working as instructors, which represents 52.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

40 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

28 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pfeiffer University were Assistant professor with 40 employees; Associate professor with 33 employees; and Associate professor with 14 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pfeiffer University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pfeiffer University was Female Assistant professor with 23 employees, Female Associate professor with 19 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 17 employees.

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