Pfeiffer University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,160

2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$19,198

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.86%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

71.8%

1,335 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,122

78.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

34.4%

54 Graduates

About

Pfeiffer University is a higher education institution located in Stanly County, NC. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Pfeiffer University were Health Care Administration & Management (60 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (33 degrees), and Marriage & Family Therapy (21 degrees).

In 2021, 343 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pfeiffer University. 67.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (205 degrees), 2.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (95 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pfeiffer University is $31,160, which is $7,976 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Pfeiffer University is $31,160, which is $7,976 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,198.

In 2021, 93% of undergraduate students attending Pfeiffer University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,160

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Pfeiffer University was $31,160. The cost of tuition at Pfeiffer University is $7,976 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$19,198

2021 Value

13.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Pfeiffer University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,198. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Pfeiffer University grew by 13.2%.

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

$11,950

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pfeiffer University was of $11,950 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.5% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Pfeiffer University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.33% with respect to 2020, when 90% 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.

1.86%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pfeiffer University was 1.86%, which represents 9 out of the 485 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 1,335 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 25.7% annual growth. Out of those 1,335 applicants, 958 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71.8% acceptance rate.

There were 1,122 students enrolled at Pfeiffer University in 2021. 5% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Pfeiffer University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

71.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

958

Accepted Out of 1,335

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pfeiffer University was 71.8% (958 admissions from 1,335 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 75.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 25.7%, while admissions declined by −29.7%..

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 (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

5% of enrolled first-time students at Pfeiffer University in 2021 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 had a total enrollment of 1,122 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Pfeiffer University is 880 students and the part-time enrollment is 242. This means that 78.4% of students enrolled at Pfeiffer University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pfeiffer University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58% White, 25.1% Black or African American, 9.71% Hispanic or Latino, 2.67% Two or More Races, 1.43% Asian, 0.98% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.178% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pfeiffer University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.5%), followed by White Male (22.7%) and Black or African American Female (13.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (18.6%) and White Male (8.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pfeiffer University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,122 students. The full-time enrollment at Pfeiffer University is 880 and the part-time enrollment is 242. This means that 78.4% of students enrolled at Pfeiffer University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

69%

2021 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 69%. 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 (2021)

White
651 enrolled students
Black or African American
282 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
109 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pfeiffer University is 58% White, 25.1% Black or African American, 9.71% Hispanic or Latino, 2.67% Two or More Races, 1.43% Asian, 0.98% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.178% 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% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 117 more women than men received degrees from Pfeiffer University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pfeiffer University is white (205 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (95 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Pfeiffer University is Health Care Administration & Management (60 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (33 degrees) and Marriage & Family Therapy (21 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (28 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (5 degrees), and Protective Services (34 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 (1,368,739 people), Social workers, all other (195,270 people), Medical & health services managers (173,203 people), Other managers (155,904 people), and Police officers (139,445 people).

The most specialized majors at Pfeiffer University in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (5 degrees), Protective Services (34 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), and Health (106 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, and Computer and information research scientists

The most specialized majors at Pfeiffer University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (28 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (5 degrees), Protective Services (34 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (14 degrees), and Health (106 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,583,914 people), Elementary & secondary schools (422,341 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (373,773 people), Outpatient care centers (307,865 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (240,698 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 (2020)

General Business Administration & Management
33 degrees awarded
Other Public Administration & Social Service Professions
14 degrees awarded
General Psychology
11 degrees 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

113

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

230

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 113 degrees were awarded to men at Pfeiffer University, which is 0.491 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (230).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Pfeiffer University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.906 times less than the 32 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Pfeiffer University in Health Care Administration & Management, which is 2.67 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 37% of students graduating from Pfeiffer University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Pfeiffer University is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 9.26% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
205 degrees awarded
Black or African American
95 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pfeiffer University is white (205 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (95 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
144 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
66 degrees awarded
White Male
61 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pfeiffer University is white female (144 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (66 degrees).

Operations

Pfeiffer University has an endowment valued at nearly $16.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.72M (10.5%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Pfeiffer University had a total salary expenditure of 30.4M. Pfeiffer University employs 37 Assistant professors, 27 Associate professors and 12 Professors. Most academics at Pfeiffer University are Female Assistant professor (22), Female Associate professor (17), and Male Assistant professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pfeiffer University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 35 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees.

Endowment

$16.3M

2021 Endowment

15%

growth from 2020

Pfeiffer University has an endowment valued at about $16.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Pfeiffer University grew 15% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $34.1M 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

$11.8M

2021 Salaries

1.6%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Pfeiffer University paid a median of $11.8M in salaries, which represents 38.7% of their overall expenditure ($30.4M) and a 1.6% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.38M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Pfeiffer University paid a total of $5.38M to 76 employees working as instructors, which represents 45.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

37 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

35 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pfeiffer University were Assistant professor with 37 employees, Associate professor with 27 employees, and Professor with 12 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pfeiffer University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 35 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pfeiffer University was Female Assistant professor with 22 employees, Female Associate professor with 17 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 15 employees.

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