Pfeiffer University's published cost of attendance is $45,542. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,167, middle-income families pay around $16,941, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,513.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $45,542 |
| Tuition and Fees | $35,070 |
| Room and Board | $12,850 |
| Books and Supplies | $500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$26,466 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $19,076 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,167 |
| $30–48k | $14,758 |
| $48–75k | $16,941 |
| $75–110k | $20,005 |
| $110k+ | $24,513 |
Pfeiffer University's published cost of attendance is $45,542. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,167, middle-income families pay around $16,941, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,513. Azimuth ranks Pfeiffer University #686 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,163, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $19,277; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Pfeiffer University's median four-year earnings of $57,619, median federal debt of $26,163 projects to a monthly payment of about $296 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Pfeiffer University earn median 4-year earnings of $57,619, placing Pfeiffer University in the 32.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,262 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Pfeiffer University in the 79.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Pfeiffer University #765 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Pfeiffer University's concentration in business and professional fields. Kinesiology is the largest program with 30 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $46,322, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 28 students with median 4-year earnings of $60,936, while Criminal Justice and Nursing round out the top programs with 15 and 13 graduates respectively. These outcomes align with Pfeiffer University's dominant program family of Business, which anchors the institution's long-term financial returns.
