Franklin Pierce University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,205
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	88%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in Rindge, New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that Franklin Pierce University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Franklin Pierce University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Franklin Pierce University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Hampshire state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Franklin Pierce University is 73% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Hampshire is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Franklin Pierce University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$42,100

Cost of attendance at Franklin Pierce University in 2022 for students from New Hampshire.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Hampshire's average	$14,334
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$42,100

Cost of attendance at Franklin Pierce University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Hampshire's average	$25,926
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Franklin Pierce University received on average $30,752 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$30,752

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	112	29%	$4,677	$523,822
Other Federal Grant	114	29%	$5,449	$621,172
State Grant/Scholarships	39	10%	$1,926	$75,100
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	377	97%	$29,884	$11,266,398
Total Grant & Scholarships	389	100%	$30,752	$11,962,670

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Franklin Pierce University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Franklin Pierce University students is 41.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.3%.

41.5%

asian 80.0% 4 students
African American 46.7% 21 students
white 40.4% 126 students
unknown 37.5% 6 students
hispanic 42.3% 11 students
International Students 50.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 45.4% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northeast 10 Conference
Baseball Northeast 10 Conference
Basketball Northeast 10 Conference
Track and Cross Country Northeast 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Franklin Pierce University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Franklin Pierce University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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