Introduction and Overview: Pfeiffer University is a comprehensive private university associated with the United Methodist Church. The school has three campuses, with the main campus located in Misenheimer, North Carolina, covering 330 acres of lush woods and beautiful environment. In addition, there are campuses in Charlotte and Albemarle. The school offers more than 35 academic programs covering a variety of fields, with a student population of approximately 1,800 and a student-teacher ratio of 12:1, which helps students receive more personalized attention and guidance.

History and Founding Time: The school originated from a family school opened by Emily Prudden in the late 19th century. It started in 1885 and was originally named Oberlin, named after French priest John Frederick Oberlin. In 1907, the school moved to Lenore due to a fire, and then moved to its current Misenheimer in 1910. It began offering college courses in 1928 and was officially renamed Pfeiffer Junior College in 1934. It began offering undergraduate courses in the 1950s, and the four-year Pfeiffer College was accredited in 1960. A satellite campus was opened in Charlotte in 1977. In 1996, the school board voted to reorganize into a university and changed its name to Pfeiffer University.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a highly qualified teaching team, and 51 full-time teachers have rich experience in teaching and scientific research, and can provide students with high-quality education and guidance.

Academic Resources: The school focuses on practical teaching and students' career development. Through internships, practical projects and cooperation with enterprises, it provides students with rich practical opportunities to help them accumulate practical work experience and improve their employment competitiveness. There is also a career service center to provide students with job search guidance, resume preparation, interview skills and other assistance.

Nature of the institution: Private university, with religious ties to the United Methodist Church.

Educational philosophy: Based on the faith of the United Methodist Church, it emphasizes service-oriented leadership. Through strong liberal arts courses and intentional guidance, practical experience and excellent academic programs, it cultivates students to become thoughtful and well-rounded leaders, focusing on cultivating students' critical thinking, problem-solving skills, effective communication and leadership skills, while also encouraging students to explore their interests and passions and achieve personal growth and development.

Key laboratories and disciplines: There are no particularly outstanding key laboratories. In terms of disciplines, business, natural sciences and health sciences, humanities, education and behavioral sciences have certain advantages, and medical and law preparatory courses are also provided.

Department settings: Including business schools, schools of education, schools of health-related programs and graduate schools.

Ranking: According to U.S. News & World Report, it ranks 71st in the "Southern Regional Universities".

Cost: The specific tuition varies depending on the major and course. International students can receive scholarships ranging from US$2,000 to US$11,000 per year based on their academic performance, and 95% of the school's students can receive financial aid.

Campus Environment

Main Campus (Miessenheimer): Known for its warm atmosphere and beautiful scenery, the campus is home to historic buildings such as the Pfeiffer Junior College Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and includes Georgian Revival-style brick academic buildings built between 1923 and 1948.

Charlotte Campus: Located in downtown Charlotte, it is convenient for working students to study and has a flexible schedule.

Albemarle Campus: A new, state-of-the-art health science center with master's programs in physician assistant studies and occupational therapy.