About Franklin Pierce University

Founded in 1962, Franklin Pierce University. is a Private college. Located in New Hampshire, which is a city setting in New Hampshire, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 1,763 full time undergraduate students, and 629 full time graduate students.

The Franklin Pierce University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 93 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Franklin Pierce University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate81%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range870-1070
ACT Range17-20

Admissions at FP are considered Less Selective, with ,12% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 10 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

47% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Franklin Pierce University.

8%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
38%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
4%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
8%
“I only go out in groups”
21%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
17%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
58%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
29%
“It”s not really our thing”
25%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
46%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
8%
“Haven”t met them”
4%
“Available in class”
46%
“They keep regular office hours”
42%
“They”re always available”
79%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
17%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
4%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
13%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
42%
“We only party on weekends”
46%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
4%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
13%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
21%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
8%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
38%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
4%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
8%
“I only go out in groups”
21%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
17%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
58%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
29%
“It”s not really our thing”
25%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
46%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
8%
“Haven”t met them”
4%
“Available in class”
46%
“They keep regular office hours”
42%
“They”re always available”
79%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
17%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
4%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
13%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
42%
“We only party on weekends”
46%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
4%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
13%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
21%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    39 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 8 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    31 Students rated off-campus housing 2.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    40 Students rated campus food 2.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    41 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    41 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 54 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    39 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    40 Students rated local services 2.8 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    41 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

Franklin Pierce University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Franklin Pierce University?

26 Students rated Franklin Pierce University

Allison - 05/26/2024

I love the school, I will be attending as a freshman next year. I've made so many friends already and I haven't even started classes yet! All the current students I've met there have been so nice, and it's a school that makes you feel at home. It's a small campus, so assuming you don't want to be in a huge city, it's perfect. Because the student population is only about 1,000, you make connections with classmates and professors quickly.

Lillian - 07/13/2023

Franklin Pierce is a very good school, amazing professors and courses. There are small classes so you get to know everyone. Someone's always there to help, great resources. However, campus is outdated, furniture and buildings are very old, but beautiful outside.

Khiem - 11/10/2020

Overall, this university provides great educational knowledge in which every student(s) need to pursue the career and degree they want. Franklin Pierce University staffs and professors are extremely nice and intelligent so if you ever need assistance, they are there for you.

Joshua - 04/03/2020

I Think That Franklin Pierce University is a very good school when coming to interacting with students, extra curricular activities, recreational activities, competitive sport and solid education system. The teachers at FPU are very sound and easy to understand as well as very helpful in times of need. The dorms are well set up and easy to abide by for the students and you can never really be bored there. The only thing I wish is that they had a few more food options but I see more coming in the near future.

Franklin Pierce University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Franklin Pierce University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Franklin Pierce University is 81%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Try to think hard about what you want to do and study, or at least get a vague idea. Then look for the schools that have the best programs and departments for what you want to study (including internships and career placement). Work as hard as you can during your last few years of high school, and do the best you can on the SATs. Apply to those schools you like the best judging on: their focus on the field you want to study, location, and other important aspects. Visit your top choice schools. Apply to some other ones just for safety

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are generally good people.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Student government. They don't seem to do much, most people don't even know who the class officers are.

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  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

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  6. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    No food is available beyond 11pm. In addition the closest 24 hour mini mart is 15 minutes away by driving. Very desolate here.

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  7. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag about te views i have right on campus. The beautiful lake with the mountains overlookin it. I also brag aout the great lifelong friends i have made in my short time of being at this school.

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  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Franklin Pierce is very unique due to the small aspec of the campus, and the beautiful campus.

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  9. What's unique about your campus?

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  10. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Franklin Pierce is a close nit community of students and teachers.

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  11. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    The most popular activity at our school is eating everyone likes food.

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  12. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    That we drink and smoke and hate the school. All can be true depending on the year and the student. Most party on the weekends but the older students aren't that into it. Freshman think the campus is new an exciting but by senior year you can't wait to leave it behind.

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  13. What are the academics like at your school?

    Teachers are good (most of them), but the school has a terrible academic reputation, so good luck finding work when you get out. Science resources are non-existent. Art program has good teachers and few resources. University president makes 300 times what most of the professors make teaching courses. Too many idiots in the classes. A third of your classes are standard 'core courses' that won't transfer to other schools. Most of your freshman and sophomore years will be filled with these courses, so good luck escaping this place, unless you are ready to start over. Writing center has good tutors, library has few books.

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  14. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who doe not like bing the middle of nowhere. Someone who likes big cities and does not like the montains. If you do not like snow or -15 nights then you should not attend ths college.

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  15. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    The school is run by thieves. Totally overpriced, the core curriculum courses (40 credits) will not transfer to other schools, so if you go here, you'll get stuck. Freshmen dorms are a firehazard. Power goes down several times every winter, so bring your sleeping bag. Teachers are good, administrators are liars. Student recruitment people will say anything to get you to come to the school. Don't believe a word. Run, don't walk away from them. Degree isn't worth the paper its printed on. No alumni I know has anything better than a retail job. A complete waste of time and money.

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  16. What's the Greek scene like?

    There is no Greek life at Franklin Pierce but there are many different sports teams who stick together and resemble sororities and fraternities.

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  17. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    Stupid students,crappy conditions

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  18. I don't drink. Will it be hard for me to go to parties?

    I don't drink either. Everyone at FPU are so welcoming and nice. A lot of people are just wanting to have a good time for themselves. No one cares if you drink or not, its just all about your attitude when your out.

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  19. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    some of the students are really stupid, usually the middle class ones. The poorer students can be really smart, but tend not to do well on SAT's.

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  20. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    I believe that the school is best known for their athletic teams and majors in areas like business and health sciences.

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Student Body

Students

55%

female

45%

male

1,763

Total Undergrad Enrollment

629

Total Grad Students

81%

Out-Of-State

17%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

35

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

60%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
7%
% Hispanic/Latino
8%
% White or Caucasian
73%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Franklin Pierce University receive some sort of financial aid. 34% were awarded federal grants. While 80% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$34,050

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$12,700

Room and Board

47,950

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$23,357
$30 - $48K
$25,080
$48 - $75K
$27,366
$75 - $110K
$29,200
$110K & UP
$27,555

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