ROTC at Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Pfeiffer University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Cross-town & partner options
Pfeiffer University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Pfeiffer University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 officer commissioned per year, all services
- About 1.1 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 96% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $35,070 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $35,070 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 35% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Pfeiffer University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Pfeiffer University has 655 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Pfeiffer University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Misenheimer | Up to $4,000 |
| Undergraduate | School of Adult Studies | Up to $2,000 |
VA caution
- School has an accreditation issue
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Pfeiffer University: FAQ
Does Pfeiffer University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Pfeiffer University students join Army and Air Force ROTC at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Which ROTC branches can Pfeiffer University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 28 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 28 mi).
Is ROTC at Pfeiffer University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Pfeiffer University and train with the unit at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
School links and location
These links belong to Pfeiffer University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
pfeiffer.edu
- Admissions
pfeiffer.edu
- Apply
go.pfeiffer.edu
- Financial aid
pfeiffer.edu
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Misenheimer, NC 28109-0960
IPEDS UNITID: 199306
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