Pfeiffer University

Pfeiffer University is a private university located in the village of Misenheimer, which is close to Richfield, North Carolina, United States. In 1885, the Ebenezer Mitchell Home and School began its operation in Caldwell County, North Carolina. This school gained university status and became Pfeiffer University in 1996.

This four-year university offers undergraduate, graduate, and adult education programs in various fields of study. The courses are offered through the following academic divisions:

• School of Business
• School of Education
• School of Fine Arts
• School of Literature, Languages and Communication
• School of Religion
• School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• The Graduate School

Students of Pfeiffer University are involved in various clubs and organizations such as the Catholics at Pfeiffer, Christian Educators Fellowship, CIS Club, International Student Association, Pfeiffer Campus Crusade for Christ, and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

Pfeiffer University Highlights

Where Pfeiffer University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Methodist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in business and management, medical adminstration, and religion and philosophy.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Pfeiffer University was 2,053 in 2007 (1,480 full-time equivalent).

About 53% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 47% of the class.

Undergrads are 50% of enrolled students and graduate students are 50%.

About 4% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 96% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Pfeiffer University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Pfeiffer University provides on-campus housing for 717 of its 1,480 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Pfeiffer University Athletics

Pfeiffer University is in the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference for major sports.

Pfeiffer University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 114 male students received the aid (men were 52% of those receiving aid) and 107 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 48% of students receiving such aid) .

Pfeiffer University Admissions (2007)

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