Pfeiffer University Acceptance Rate
Misenheimer, North Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,637
- Admitted
- 1,560
- Yield
- 12.5%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Pfeiffer University's acceptance rate has risen from 47.2% in 2014–15 to 95.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,518 to 1,637 (+8%) over that period.
Its 95.3% rate makes Pfeiffer University more selective than about 9% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 4%.
Pfeiffer University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 12.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,518 | 717 | 47.2% | 216 |
| 2015–16 | 1,627 | 757 | 46.5% | 160 |
| 2016–17 | 2,109 | 931 | 44.1% | 180 |
| 2017–18 | 1,860 | 1,228 | 66% | 277 |
| 2018–19 | 2,701 | 1,743 | 64.5% | 308 |
| 2019–20 | 2,297 | 1,465 | 63.8% | 254 |
| 2020–21 | 1,796 | 1,362 | 75.8% | 173 |
| 2021–22 | 1,335 | 958 | 71.8% | 189 |
| 2022–23 | 1,299 | 897 | 69.1% | 165 |
| 2023–24 | 1,637 | 1,560 | 95.3% | 195 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 892 | 849 | 95.2% |
| Men | 745 | 711 | 95.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Pfeiffer University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Pfeiffer University's acceptance rate?
Pfeiffer University's acceptance rate is 95.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,560 admitted of 1,637 applicants).
Is Pfeiffer University test optional?
Pfeiffer University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Pfeiffer University?
Pfeiffer University received 1,637 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,560.
Is Pfeiffer University getting harder to get into?
Pfeiffer University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 47.2% in 2014–15 to 95.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.pfeiffer.edu/.