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Pfeiffer University
Pfeiffer University admits nearly everyone — 96% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Pfeiffer University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Pfeiffer University anchors the college town of Misenheimer, NC, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $75,033 four years out. Faculty pay averages $92,460 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 655 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 72.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
Pfeiffer University does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 96% who got into Pfeiffer University did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Pfeiffer University received 1,637 applications and admitted 1,560 (95.3%), with 195 enrolling.
How Pfeiffer University compares
| Pfeiffer University | North Carolina median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 96% | 75.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,070 | $19,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,562 | $45,873 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Pfeiffer University student earns $51,562 — 12% above the North Carolina median of $45,873 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Pfeiffer University lists tuition at $35,070 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Pfeiffer University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $35,070 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 655 undergraduates, Pfeiffer University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Pfeiffer University students — 35% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Pfeiffer University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,033 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,936 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,798 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,322 |
Median earnings for these 4 Pfeiffer University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $51,562 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 26 additional Pfeiffer University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Pfeiffer University?
Pfeiffer University doesn't look at test scores; its 96% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Pfeiffer University's acceptance rate?
95.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,560 admitted from 1,637 applicants.
How much does Pfeiffer University cost?
At Pfeiffer University, published tuition is $35,070 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Pfeiffer University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Pfeiffer University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,562 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in North Carolina
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke — 93.3% admitted
- William Peace University — 94.3% admitted
- North Carolina Central University — 87% admitted
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro — 88.5% admitted
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Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.