Franklin Pierce University

Rindge, New Hampshire
4-year Private university

Overview

Franklin Pierce University is a private institution established in 1962 with rural setting located at Rindge. It is ranked 141 on Regional Universities North in the 2024 edition. Its tuition and fees are $43,155. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,279. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#141 in Regional Universities North
Setting
Rural
Location Rindge, New Hampshire
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1962
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
1,279 Undergraduates

Learning

12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health professions
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$27,882
Cost of Attendance
$26,673
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $36,900
Outstate Tuition Fee $36,900
Room and Board Fees $15,300
$41,457 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

89% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
2.97 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

-- Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is the first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
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--
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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--
Priority Application Deadline
For Financial Aid
Oct
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Mar
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$34,128 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$29,704 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $27,882
98% Students with need received Financial Aid
78% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $33,000 per year
Eligibility Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria based on high academic ability and promise of achievement
Requirement for maintenance Maintain 3.0 GPA
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Provost Scholarship
Total Worth $32,000 per year
Eligibility Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria basis of high academic ability and promise of achievement
Requirement for maintenance Maintain 2.8 GPA
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth $31,000 per year
Eligibility Undergraduates
Minimum Criteria basis of high academic ability and promise of achievement
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Dean’s Scholarship
Total Worth $30,000 per year
Eligibility --
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Franklin Pierce Grant
Total Worth ranging from $500 to $10,000
Details This award is made from University resources to individuals who would have difficulty meeting their educational expenses without grant assistance, and who have demonstrated financial need. Amounts vary depending on need and availability of funds. Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, and full-time enrollment (12 credits minimum) to receive Franklin Pierce Grant funds.
Incentive Grant
Total Worth 22,000 per year
Details Awarded to those students who show promise of success at Franklin Pierce

Students

1,279 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
62% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
17% Students graduate within 6 years