Overview

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

Location & Contact

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

Contact Phone: 603-899-4000

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies	×
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Environmental Biology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Accounting And Finance	×
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General	×
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Journalism	×
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Radio And Television	×
Sports Communication	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic Communications, General	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Information Technology	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Curriculum And Instruction	×
Education, General	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)	×
Health And Medical Administrative Services, Other	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Health/health Care Administration/management
Pre-dentistry Studies	×
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies	×
Public Health, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine And Studio Arts Management	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,694

Applied

2,447

Accepted

1,058

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,468

Females Applied

1,337

Females Accepted

91%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,226

Males Applied

1,110

Males Accepted

91%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

2.97

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below)
Recommended	Interview
Other requirements:	Test scores

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	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	490	580
SAT Math	-	455	560

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

41,836

Private

Fees

4,606

Full-time student fees

16,548

Room & board

9,626

Room only

Financial Aid

28,204

Avg. Financial Aid Package

27,091

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,245

Avg. Loan Aid

20,288

Avg. Grant Aid

24,724

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

73%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

21%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,058

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

81%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.76%
Black or African American	7.87%
White or Caucasian	70.24%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.47%
Asian	1.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	2.65%
Other	3.13%

Gender

Male (51.32%)

Female (48.68%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	90%

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
Indoor Track	No	No	No
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
Indoor Track	No	No	No
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

608

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 266

Part-time - 342

Male - 256

Female - 352