Franklin Pierce University

Overview

Franklin Pierce University is a Comprehensive institution located in Rindge, NH, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address 40 University Drive
Rindge, NH  03461-0060
United States

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Environmental Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Finance
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Mass Communication/media
Radio And Television
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Curriculum And Instruction
Education
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic)
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Premedical Studies
Public Health
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,240

Applied

4,118

Accepted

1,628

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,803

Females Applied

2,289

Females Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,437

Males Applied

1,829

Males Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

2.91

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Required for some programs	A minimum high school GPA of 2
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2.2 Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		17	18
SAT Math		22	82
ACT Composite		4	8

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

34,900

Private

Fees

3,300

Full-time student fees

13,900

Room & board

8,100

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No

Financial Aid

26,363

Avg. Financial Aid Package

27,276

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,038

Avg. Loan Aid

12,148

Avg. Grant Aid

23,014

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

72%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,628

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

81%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.02%
Black or African American	7.02%
White or Caucasian	73.57%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.4%
Asian	1.37%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Two or more races	1.14%
Other	6.68%

Gender

Male (45.27%)

Female (54.73%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	89%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Grand Monadnock Climb, Academic Showcase and Block Party

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Peer Leadership, Health Sciences Club, Student Government, Honors Program and Hope Happens Here

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 2
Golf	No	Division 2
Ice Hockey	No	Division 2
Lacrosse	No	Division 2
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 2
Ice Hockey	No	Division 2
Lacrosse	No	Division 2
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing	No	Division 2
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

340

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 93

Part-time - 247

Male - 157

Female - 183

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