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How strong are the academics at Pfeiffer University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

14
Average class size
33%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Class Sizes
2-9
108
10-19
93
20-29
37
30-39
20
40-49
2

Honors Programs

Pfeiffer University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Pfeiffer's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Pfeiffer University:

67%
First-year retention rate
33%
4-year grad rate
43%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Pfeiffer University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
10.4
13.52
16.64
19.76
22.88
26

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 18
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 26
  • Accounting 5
Communication
  • Communication, General 5
  • Communication and Media Studies 5
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 10
Education
  • Education, General 9
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 8
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 2
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 1
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 16
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 8
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 0
History
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 14
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 5
  • Environmental Studies 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 13
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 3
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 11
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 12
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Religious/Sacred Music 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 1
  • Music, General 1
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 0

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