Founded in 1885, Pfeiffer University. is a Private college. Located in North Carolina, which is a city setting in North Carolina, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 848 full time undergraduate students, and 566 full time graduate students.
The Pfeiffer University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 85 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Pfeiffer University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
44%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
50
SAT Range
810-1020
ACT Range
17-22
Admissions at are considered More Selective, with ,9% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 9 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 38% were in the top quarter, and 17% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Pfeiffer University.
22%
“We”re apathetic”
11%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
10%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
30%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
11%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
44%
“We bought the gear”
44%
“We live for the big game”
10%
“It”s not really our thing”
20%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
70%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
60%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
11%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
78%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
11%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
10%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
30%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
60%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
10%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
80%
“There might be people who do”
10%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
22%
“We”re apathetic”
11%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
10%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
30%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
11%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
44%
“We bought the gear”
44%
“We live for the big game”
10%
“It”s not really our thing”
20%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
70%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
60%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
11%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
78%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
11%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
28 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 7 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
18 Students rated off-campus housing 2.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
29 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
30 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
30 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 70 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
30 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
30 Students rated local services 3.7 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
30 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.
Pfeiffer University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Pfeiffer University?
13 Students rated Pfeiffer University
Xavier - 11/22/2024
Pfeiffer University is a private institution in Misenheimer, North Carolina, known for its small, close-knit campus environment and focus on personalized education. It offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing fields like business, health sciences, and education, alongside a strong liberal arts foundation.
One of Pfeiffer’s standout features is its commitment to fostering community and leadership. The university emphasizes service-learning opportunities, encouraging students to engage in projects that benefit their local and global communities. This aligns well with students who value a sense of purpose.
Samir - 02/20/2020
Six months ago, when I began my journey at Pfeiffer University, I felt like I was loved like a big family. Pfeiffer University is a private university literally in the middle of no where. Nevertheless, I don't consider Pfeiffer an university, I consider it a community.
Jennifer - 12/24/2019
Overall I believe that Pfeiffer is a pretty underwhelming institution that doesn't benefit students in any way academically and especially financially. The institution lacks a various amount of things from decent campus food to enticing programs and opportunities for student involvement. They care more about the money than the student or education.
sebastian - 12/18/2019
it is a hard cultured environment if you do not have a car. i believe that in order for you to have a good time at this institution is to be familiar with your dorm mates and make many friends. it may be tough as a commuter but i believe it is doable. i do not recommend this school for soccer however since after the 2015 champs, the scene would become dead and that would be the only thing that is carrying the program when it comes to recruiting.
Landon - 07/12/2019
Pfeiffer isn't a huge university and in some ways, you may feel like you're missing out on things that larger schools have to offer. However, you can't beat the small class sizes and care the faculty has for each student. Everyone there wants you to be successful and thrive in your area. They all care about you doing well in school and finding a career after graduation. I feel like you can feel lost or unimportant at bigger universities, but Pfeiffer is like a big family!
Kaitlyn - 07/03/2019
Pfeiffer is a great school! The professors work with you to make sure you know the information. The faculty/Staff are always available, and respond to emails within 24 hours. The small campus contributes to the social life greatly, everyone knows everyone.
Moranda - 06/11/2019
Pfeiffer is a great school academically and athletically. The food could be better but we're not starving and that's all we ask. I recommend this scool to anyone that is truly willing to press forward in their academic life and keep a little wildlife for the weekends. I love the school and can not wait to see what my next 2 years will bring.
Madison - 01/17/2019
Overall, I am not a big fan of Pfeiffer University. It is a very small community with very little around. On weekends, typically, the only thing to partake in is partying, which is definitely not my thing. The students and faculty are all very nice and helpful and the food served on campus is what people could expect for cafeteria food. I find that the classes here are not very challenging and remind me of the level of classes that I took in high school.
brevin - 07/12/2018
It is all about what you make it. The dorm are pretty old and wooden. There are parties though there will always be a police nearby and they are strict on drinking. On the positive side you will always be safe. There aren't any good restaurants nearby. You will have plenty of fast food options though. They also have pretty good academics.
Maddison - 05/10/2018
Pfeiffer University is a great college because all classes are small and have a lot of resources and one on one learning. Also, there are many activities available to get the students out of their comfort zone and to meet new people. This college is great in influencing people to be active with their college experience and to not just spend it in their dorm room.
Cailen - 01/21/2018
The school is in a less than ideal location, there’s no place to go for fun. The students are disrespectful to others on their hall, and the bathrooms could stand to be cleaner. Overall I wouldn’t recommend going to this school unless you are planning to commute.
Amber - 11/02/2017
So far my experience at Pfeiffer has been great. Everyone around me always offers their help and teachers are usually helpful and understanding. The president even lives right on campus so they are always engaged in student activity and walking around campus.
Shekeila - 07/03/2017
I am about to attend Pfeiffer University this upcoming Fall Semester and I honestly can say it is just amazing. Pfeiffer wants you to become involved in an activities they host for the students to break away from being inside of the dorms and create friendships you can build for your lifetime. It is a beautiful campus and very safe! YES any college may have a few students that party and go beyond their limits but I think that might be one of the normal things of college that aren't surprising. Pfeiffer is all about putting your feet to the metal and inspiring you to work for the future that is ahead of you because it's bright and that's what Pfeiffer is all about.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Pfeiffer University is 44%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
TO go someplace that feels right to you, dont go somewhere where all your friends are going and you dont like go where you want. And go somewhere where your major is.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
I'd have to say that the worst thing about my school would have to be the food. It isn't at all like the home cooking I would get if i was home. The food at my school seems to have no flavor. The students at the school I attend like to joke around saying that cardboard taste better then the food served in the caf. However, no matter how bad the food is a truely would not change anything about the school i attend.
Almost everyone plays a sport and poeple are recruited from all over the world. I love meeting meeting from different part of the globe it is so interesting
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
It is in a rural setting, where as other schools I applied to were more urban. This school is a small private methodist university, as opposed to other schools that I considered which were large public universities. Pfeiffer is unique to other schools because although it is a small university, there is a strong sense of belonging to a family. There are no sororities or fraternities at this school. Although this may seem unappealing to some students, I think this helps to unite the student body at Pfeiffer as a whole community.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
Registration - during both fall and spring registration, there was always a problem with my financial aid. Financial Aid workers would give me more than one dollar amount of tuition due for that semester. I could never understand why, depending on the worker you asked, I was given a different answer every time I asked how much was billed to my account.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Pfeiffer University receive some sort of financial aid.
56% were awarded federal grants.85%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.