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Franklin Pierce University Science & Tech Programs

Franklin Pierce University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rindge, NH. A Distant Rural Area provides an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Franklin Pierce University Rankings

Franklin Pierce University appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#7 of 30	State — New Hampshire
Overall Quality	#86 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#948 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Franklin Pierce University?

Contact information for Franklin Pierce University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	40 University Drive, Rindge, NH 03461-0060
Phone:	6038994000
Website:	www.franklinpierce.edu/
Admissions:	www.franklinpierce.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.franklinpierce.edu/admissions/tuition-fees-financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Franklin Pierce University?

You can apply to Franklin Pierce University online at: https://www.franklinpierce.edu/admissions/get-started/index.html

Franklin Pierce University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Franklin Pierce University

Here’s what Franklin Pierce University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Franklin Pierce University?

Franklin Pierce University has an acceptance rate of 94%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

9% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Franklin Pierce University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 545 and 632. Math scores were between 512 and 650.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1057 to 1282.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Franklin Pierce University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,197	1,108	93%
Women	1,175	1,109	94%

Can I Afford Franklin Pierce University?

The average net price after aid at Franklin Pierce University is $26,906. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$41,836
In-State Fees	$4,606
Out-of-State Tuition	$41,836
Out-of-State Fees	$4,606
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$46,442
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$46,442

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 25% of students at Franklin Pierce University receive some form of financial aid (266 students).

About 93% of students at Franklin Pierce University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $34,672 per student.

29% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,339.

Student Loan Debt

70% of Franklin Pierce University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,429 per year.

Franklin Pierce University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 686 students enrolled at Franklin Pierce University. Franklin Pierce University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,055 undergraduate students at Franklin Pierce University, approximately 52% are male and 48% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Franklin Pierce University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	10
Black or African American	97
Hispanic	101
White	715
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	35
Non-Resident	50

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Franklin Pierce University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	87
New Hampshire	73
New York	28
Connecticut	27
Vermont	13

Additionally, approximately 4.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Franklin Pierce University Graduate Student Diversity

579 of Franklin Pierce University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Franklin Pierce University, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Franklin Pierce University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	43
Black or African American	24
Hispanic	66
White	371
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	10
Non-Resident	22

Online Learning at Franklin Pierce University

Franklin Pierce University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

219 undergraduate students at Franklin Pierce University took at least one online class — of those, 102 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 203 students took at least one online class and 152 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Franklin Pierce University

Franklin Pierce University offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Franklin Pierce University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.