About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Melissa Conway
Assistant Director of Admissions
Assistant Director of Admissions
Address
40 University Drive
Rindge, NH 03461
Rindge, NH 03461
Phone
800-437-0048
Email
admissions@franklinpierce.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Peterson Hall
The Campus Center
The Northfields Activity Center
The Fitzwater Center for Communications
The Pub
The Campus Center
The Northfields Activity Center
The Fitzwater Center for Communications
The Pub
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Mt. Monadnock State Park
Keene NH -The Colony Mill Mall
Boston, MA
Cathedral of the Pines
Skiing and Snowboarding Areas
http://franklinpierce.edu/studentlife/todo/everything_else.htm
Keene NH -The Colony Mill Mall
Boston, MA
Cathedral of the Pines
Skiing and Snowboarding Areas
http://franklinpierce.edu/studentlife/todo/everything_else.htm
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Saturday
9:00- 3:00
800-437-0048
9:00- 3:00
800-437-0048
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Fall and Spring Open Houses
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@franklinpierce.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Accepted Students-will be notified of dates
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Shuttle buses, personal auto. Airports are located in Manchester, NH and Boston, MA (Logan International).Airport shuttle is available with advance arrangements.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Franklin Pierce University is located off Route 119 in Rindge, New Hampshire, just minutes north of the Massachusetts border. Approximate driving time from New York City is 4 1/2 hours; from Boston, MA is 90 minutes; and from Keene, NH is 25 minutes.
Local Accommodations
Situated on 1,200 wooded acres in the heart of the Monadnock Region, Franklin Pierce University boasts breathtaking views of Pearly Pond and the famed Mount Monadnock (the second most climbed mountain in the world). Located near the University are charming New England towns which make for pleasant sight-seeing, fruitful antique hunting, and shopping.Accommodations in the surrounding area range from historic bed-and-breakfasts to economic hotels and motels. Rates and services at establishments vary.
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Overview
Applicants: 5,150
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Average HS GPA: 2.80
Test Scores
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Recommendation(s)
Non-Academic
Character / Personal Qualities
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
319
with Terminal Degree
179
167
Women
152
Men
24
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
45%
Graduate in 5 years
49%
Graduate in 6 years
0%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Business/Management.
Accounting.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Advertising.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Graphic Communications, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, Other.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Graphics.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Education, General.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Social Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Nursing, Other.
Physical Therapy/Therapist.
Physician Assistant.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology, Other.
Anthropology.
Archeology.
Physical and Biological Anthropology.
Political Science and Government, General.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Acting.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Arts Management.
Commercial and Advertising Art.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Music Performance, General.
Music Theory and Composition.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Dr. Temple Grandin
Professor of Animal Science, author
Peter McGrath
Environmental Trial Lawyer
Henry Simmons
TV star, NYPD Blue
Gene Chiavone
CEO, Essex Credit Corporation
Robert Patterson
CEO, The Space Connection, Inc.
Adam Taylor
Owner:
Randall Kennedy
VP, Campus Crossroads
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
45%
Graduate in 5 years
49%
Graduate in 6 years
0%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$24,731
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$24,724
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,245
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
82%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$38,237
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$15,500
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$35,900
Required Fees
$3,200
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$2,100
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
On-Campus Room and Board
$13,900
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,549
Demographics
1.66%
Asian
8.22%
Black
7.67%
Hispanic
72.15%
Caucasian
4.70%
Unknown
2.21%
International
54% female
46% male
88% are full time
12% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
87%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
95%
Campus Environment
Rural
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Other
Wellness Housing
Other
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
35
Number of Honor Societies
8
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
3
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Ravens)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Golf
Ice Hockey
Rugby
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Golf
Ice Hockey
Rugby
Soccer
Tennis
Women's Sports (Ravens)
8 Sports
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of New Hampshire at Durham
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of New Hampshire at Durham
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of New Hampshire at Durham
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of New Hampshire at Durham
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
20
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
GovConnection
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
