# Pfeiffer University

Private nonprofit college in Misenheimer, NC. IPEDS ID 199306.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pfeiffer-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/pfeiffer-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 96% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $19,076 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 35%; beats 16% of NC colleges and 18% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $51,562; beats 70% of NC colleges and 44% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,167 |
| 30-48k | $14,758 |
| 48-75k | $16,941 |
| 75-110k | $20,005 |
| 110k+ | $24,513 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.2 years on average (34% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $51,562 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,167 | $67,901 | 3.8 years |
| 30-48k | $14,758 | $61,984 | 3.4 years |
| 48-75k | $16,941 | $71,152 | 3.9 years |
| 75-110k | $20,005 | $84,021 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $24,513 | $102,955 | 5.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $45,542
- Tuition and fees: $35,070
- Housing and meals: $12,520; books: $500

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,637 applicants, 1,560 admitted, 195 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 96%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 95%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (30 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $66,499 | $75,033 | not reported |
| Business Administration | $45,004 | $60,936 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | $50,798 | $25,125 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $26,744 | $46,322 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $39,701 | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Development and Family Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $98,560 (NC), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage not reported (metro), $84,350 (NC), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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