Franklin Pierce University Admissions

SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Graduation Rate, & More

Mountain view from the Franklin Pierce campus
Mountain view from the Franklin Pierce campus. JBColorado / Flickr
by Allen Grove
Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college.
Updated September 27, 2017

Franklin Pierce University Admissions Overview:

Franklin Pierce University has an acceptance rate of 81%, making it largely accessible, and students with good grades and strong test scores have a good chance of being admitted. To apply, prospective students should send in an application (Franklin Pierce accepts the Common Application), scores from the SAT or ACT, a letter of recommendation, high school transcripts, and a personal essay.

Admissions Data (2016):

Franklin Pierce University Description:

Franklin Pierce University is a small private university located in Rindge, New Hampshire, a small town on the southern edge of the state. The rural lakeside main campus gives students easy access to nearby state parks and opportunities for hiking, climbing, skiing, camping and kayaking. Over 90% of undergraduates live on campus, and student life is complemented by roughly 25 clubs and organizations. In athletics, the Franklin Pierce Ravens compete in the NCAA Division II Northeast-10 Conference for most sports. The university fields eight men's and nine women's intercollegiate sports. On the academic front, the Franklin Pierce undergraduate curriculum blends a liberal arts core with focused career preparation. Fields with a professional focus -- business, communications, criminal justice -- are most popular among undergraduates. Academics are supported by a healthy 14 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 16.

Enrollment (2016):

  • Total Enrollment: 2,392 (1,763 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 45% Male / 55% Female
  • 90% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

  • Tuition and Fees: $34,050
  • Books: $1,200 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $12,700
  • Other Expenses: $2,100
  • Total Cost: $50,050

Franklin Pierce University Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 99%
    • Loans: 80%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $20,035
    • Loans: $9,652

Academic Programs:

  • Most Popular Majors: Accounting-Finance, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, General Studies, Marketing, Mass Communication, Sports & Recreation Management

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 62%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 36%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 43%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

  • Men's Sports: Golf, Lacrosse, Baseball, Track and Field, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis
  • Women's Sports: Field Hockey, Volleyball, Tennis, Cross Country, Bowling, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Track and Field, Rowing, Soccer, Softball

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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