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PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY

  • 48380 Hwy 52n
  • Misenheimer, NC 28109
  • OPEID College Code: 00295500
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  • General Phone: (704) 463-1360
  • President: Charles M Ambrose
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Rural
  • Student Enrollment: 2,015
  • College Mascot: Falcons
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Pfeiffer University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
    Religious Affiliation
  • United Methodist
    Mission Statement
  • Pfeiffer University is a comprehensive United Methodist-related university, with multiple campuses and delivery systems, committed to educational excellence, service, and scholarship. Within nurturing communities of learners, we value diversity and promote the attainment of full academic and personal potential through accessible undergraduate and graduate programs. It is the vision of the university that our students embrace the Christian values of human dignity, integrity, and service and become servant leaders and lifelong learners.
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Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
Pfeiffer University Campus Map
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $75.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants8107511,561
Number Granted Admission (%)445 (55%)421 (56%)866 (55%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)163 (37%)143 (34%)306 (35%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam18393%
ACT ® Exam3518%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading430520
SAT ® Math440540
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1722
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving73%39%71%98%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,921$4,199$4,762$8,702
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.1%3.3%2.3%
Number in Default242019
Number in Repayment576599819
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$19,215$18,570$17,520
In-State Tuition and Fees$19,215$18,570$17,520
Out of State Tuition and Fees$19,215$18,570$17,520
Books and Supplies$1,400$1,300$1,200
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,928$7,480$7,080
Other Expenses$2,400$2,300$2,200
Off Campus
Room and Board$6,800$6,700$6,600
Other Expenses$2,400$2,300$2,200
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,400$2,300$2,200
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$30,943$29,650$28,000
In-State$30,943$29,650$28,000
Out of State$30,943$29,650$28,000
Off Campus
In-District$29,815$28,870$27,520
In-State$29,815$28,870$27,520
Out of State$29,815$28,870$27,520
Off Campus with Family
In-District$23,015$22,170$20,920
In-State$23,015$22,170$20,920
Out of State$23,015$22,170$20,920
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree5-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree8-
Business Administration Degree69166
International Business Degree--
Management Information Systems Degree11-
Operations Management and Supervision Degree-39
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree7-
Organizational Communication Degree5-
Public Relations Degree--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree1-
 
Education
Elementary Education Degree1625
Music Teacher Education Degree5-
Physical Education Degree2-
Science Teacher Education Degree1-
Social Studies Teacher Education Degree--
Special Education Teaching Degree4-
 
Engineering
Engineering Degree--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree6-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
United States Studies Degree--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Health Care Administration Degree4170
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Medical Studies Degree2-
 
History
History Degree9-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree--
Mathematics and Computer Science Degree--
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Pre-Law Studies Degree3-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree7-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree4-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science Degree1-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religious Studies Degree6-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree2-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree8-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services Degree5-
Public Administration and Social Service, Other Degree--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree9-
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree14-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree28-
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree2-
Political Science Degree3-
Sociology Degree2-
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Missions, Missionary Studies and Missiology Degree2-
Religious Education Degree412
Religious, Sacred Music Degree--
Youth Ministry Degree5-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Arts Management Degree2-
Music Degree1-
Art Studies Degree1-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,015
    • Undergraduate: 1,069 Graduate: 946
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 734 Female: 1,281
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 482 Female: 587
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 252 Female: 694
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,104 Part-Time: 911
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 936 Part-Time: 133
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 168 Part-Time: 778
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1075%
American Indian90.4%
Black58829%
Asian301%
Hispanic472%
White1,18959%
Unknown452%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Ages 18-1925313%
Ages 20-2128014%
Ages 22-2424312%
Ages 25-2925713%
Ages 30-3425813%
Ages 35-3924512%
Ages 40-4935318%
Ages 50-651216%
Age Over 6550.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees26618185
Faculty Status1448262
Graduate Assistants20-20
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1357362
Primarily Instruction1357362
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2020-
Other Professionals877314
Technical and/or Paraprofessional24159
Clerical And Secretarial16124
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$54,610 (73)$53,677 (46)$56,200 (27)
Professor$60,126 (24)$59,774 (14)$60,618 (10)
Associate Professor$58,588 (21)$58,546 (15)$58,693 (6)
Assistant Professor$46,899 (28)$44,359 (17)$50,824 (11)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$54,610 (73)$53,677 (46)$56,200 (27)
Professor$60,126 (24)$59,774 (14)$60,618 (10)
Associate Professor$58,588 (21)$58,546 (15)$58,693 (6)
Assistant Professor$46,899 (28)$44,359 (17)$50,824 (11)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,629,907$880,319$749,588
Ratio (%)100%54%46%
 
Participants
All Athletes338214124
Unduplicated Athletes330211119
Baseball3434-
Basketball382315
Golf20155
Lacrosse684424
Soccer654025
Softball16-16
Swimming27207
Tennis22157
Track and Field, X-Country17710
Volleyball311615
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$27,880$24,169
Assistant Coaches-$6,706$4,451
 
Coaches
All Coaches492623
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball752
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches541
Golf633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Lacrosse633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, X-Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 59%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students42%
 
By Gender
Male32%
Female50%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien50%
Black40%
Asian-
Hispanic33%
White42%
Unknown33%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related12
On Campus
Drug Related12
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary75
Arson1-
On Campus
Burglary88
Vehicle Theft-1
Arson1-
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