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Pfeiffer University was established in 1885. It is a private university and is located in Richfield, North Carolina. The institution was initially named as Ebenezer Mitchell Home and School, and changed to its present name in the year 1996. The university has a satellite campus in Charlotte, and its three other campuses are located in Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill. Students can choose from a large number of subjects such as international business, elementary education, language and literature, and health sciences. The university is organized into the following schools:
Pfeiffer University competes in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II. Their sports teams are known as Falcons. They participate in sports including softball, baseball, and cycling
The main campus of Pfeiffer University is in Misenheimer, NC (a rural area). The school is a United Methodist institution. Pfeiffer University is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
Pfeiffer University offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to business and management and medical administration.
Pfeiffer University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 420 to 520. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 430 or more.
In 2007-2008, Pfeiffer University had 2,053 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
Pfeiffer University makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at the school belong to the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference for major sports. Pfeiffer University takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Pfeiffer University
48380 Hwy 52n
Misenheimer, NC 28109-0960
General Phone: (704) 463-1360
http://www.pfeiffer.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 291 | business management, operations management, MIS, accounting, international business |
| Medical Administration | 147 | health care administration |
| Education and Teaching | 61 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, special ed, science teaching, social studies teaching |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 29 | criminal justice and safety |
| Religion and Philosophy | 23 | religious education, religion, youth ministry, missionary studies, religious music |
| Liberal Arts | 22 | history, general studies, English, sociology, political science, economics, American studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 17 | sports and fitness management, exercise science |
| Media | 16 | organizational communications, communication studies, public relations |
| Therapy and Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Science | 7 | biology, chemistry |
| Family and Social Work | 6 | human services, social service professions |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Law | 3 | pre-law |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 1 | arts management, art studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Pfeiffer University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 407 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 234 | 45 |
In 2007-2008, Pfeiffer University had a total enrollment of 2,053 students (1,718 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 26% |
| Women | 25% |
| Full-Time | 49% |
| Part-Time | 51% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 50% |
| Graduate | 50% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 28% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 66% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| South Carolina | 3% |
| New York | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
Pfeiffer University offers campus housing for 717 of its 1,718 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Richfield, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,127 | 800 | 71% | 582 | 73% |
| Men | 598 | 409 | 68% | 152 | 37% |
| Women | 529 | 391 | 74% | 145 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,570 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,570 |
| Room and board | $ 7,480 |
| Room charge | $ 4,410 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,070 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,300 |
Financial Aid:
Pfeiffer University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 295500)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $60,759 | 11 | $57,688 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $58,426 | 6 | $56,277 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $45,664 | 7 | $46,724 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $54,834 | 24 | $54,137 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Track | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 114 | 107 | 221 |
| Basketball | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Track | 12 | 6 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 57 | 87 | 144 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pfeiffer University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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