- Acceptance rate: 96% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $21,402 a year (2022–23)
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Pfeiffer University reported an acceptance rate of 96% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Pfeiffer University reviews each application.
Pfeiffer University GPA requirements
Pfeiffer University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Pfeiffer University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Pfeiffer University acceptance rate
Pfeiffer University admitted 1,477 of 1,538 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 96%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Pfeiffer University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Misenheimer, North Carolina, with 696 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Pfeiffer University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
Pfeiffer University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Pfeiffer University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,402 a year at Pfeiffer University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Pfeiffer University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Pfeiffer University admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Pfeiffer University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Pfeiffer University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Pfeiffer University?
A lot: Pfeiffer University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Pfeiffer University?
Pfeiffer University's acceptance rate was 96% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,477 of 1,538 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Pfeiffer University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Pfeiffer University admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Pfeiffer University?
Pfeiffer University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Pfeiffer University look at legacy status?
Yes. Pfeiffer University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Pfeiffer University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,402 a year at Pfeiffer University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Pfeiffer University?
Yes. Pfeiffer University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Pfeiffer University ask for a personal statement?
No. Pfeiffer University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Pfeiffer University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Pfeiffer UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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