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Pfeiffer University

#1083 in US ranking Misenheimer, NC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$50,124
Tuition & fees
$35,462
Avg. aid
$26,152
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
96%
Avg. SAT
1028
Avg. ACT
22

Outcomes

Graduation rate
35%
Median salary
$41,187
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Pfeiffer University?

Homecoming, Winterfest, and Aprilfest are identified among Pfeiffer's recurring campus events. They give students opportunities to participate in university life beyond classes, although the schedule and activities can change from year to year.

Homecoming typically connects current students with alumni and university activities; its specific athletic, social, and reunion events depend on the annual calendar. Winterfest and Aprilfest are seasonal campus celebrations whose programming should be checked for the relevant year rather than assumed from their names. For a commuter or a student entering in spring, the timing of these events may affect which campus traditions they first encounter.

What are the student housing and dining options at Pfeiffer University?

Pfeiffer offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational housing, and provides campus dining. Housing is available, but that should not be interpreted as guaranteed placement for every applicant or every preferred room type.

About 62% of students are reported to live on campus. Residence-hall access includes electronically controlled entrances, and housing units are reported to have high-speed internet. Students comparing residential options should check the current housing application, eligibility rules, room configurations, and dates for applying or selecting a room.

Meal arrangements should be evaluated alongside housing: the appropriate plan can depend on whether a student lives in a residence hall, commutes, or has an arrangement with kitchen access. Before accepting an offer, students should review the current housing agreement and dining-plan terms, including what the plan covers and whether changes are permitted after the term begins.

Pfeiffer University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

49

Pfeiffer University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
11:1
Undergraduates living on campus
62%
Campus size
300 acres

Pfeiffer University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Pfeiffer University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Gustavus A. Pfeiffer Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Pfeiffer University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Pfeiffer University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.