School Description
Provided by Franklin Pierce UniversityFranklin Pierce University prepares its students to become active, engaged citizens and leaders of conscience. Whether at the undergraduate, graduate or professional level, its academic programs are grounded in a liberal arts tradition and are unified by the theme of the Individual and Community.
Franklin Pierce University
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaFranklin Pierce University is a four-year liberal-arts university in rural Rindge, New Hampshire, founded in 1962 and named after Franklin Pierce, the New Hampshire-born 14th President of the United States. The university has an enrollment of 1,700 students, and is located a few miles from Mount Monadnock, overlooking Pearly Pond. The area was bought in 1854 by sea captain Asa Brewer. Rindge tradition has it that the estate was a stop in the Underground Railroad. In the past the land has also been owned by a wealthy horse enthusiast, the Boy Scouts of America, and silent movie actress Alma Monaco. The campus today is composed of about .
The college at Rindge houses three institutes:
- Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication—named for Marlin Fitzwater, press secretary to presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush
- Monadnock Institute of Nature, Place, and Culture
- New England Center for Civic Life
The university also operates Graduate & Professional Studies centers in Concord, Keene, Lebanon, Manchester, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Many courses are offered online.
The current president of Franklin Pierce University is Dr. George Hagerty.
Facilities
Academic
- Library (books, serials, DVDs, etc.)
- Edgewood (Humanities faculty)
- Marlin Fitzwater Center (Mass Communication)
- Marcucella (Sciences/Misc)
- Monadnock (Fine Arts)
- Petrocelli (Graphic Communications, Social Sciences, classrooms)
Administrative
- Emily Flint Student Center (student life)
- DiGregorio (HR, Registrar, Finance)
- Peterson Hall (President, Academic Affairs, GPS, College Relations)
- Rindge Hall (Admissions, Student Financial Services)
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Northeast
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Ravens
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 1,591
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 99%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Franklin Pierce University
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Environmental Science
A program that focuses on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and the natural environment; and natural resources management. Includes instruction in biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and mathematical modeling.See more schools with programs in Environmental Science
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Environmental Science
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Film and Theater
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Film and Theater
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions.See more schools with programs in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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History
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History
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History
A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.See more schools with programs in History
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History
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Music
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Music
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General Music
A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.See more schools with programs in General Music
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General Music
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Visual Arts
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Arts Management
Arts Management is a four year program teaching individuals to manage art organizations. Arts Management students study business and financial management; marketing and fundraising; personnel management and labor relations; event promotion and management; public relations and arts advocacy; arts law; and applications to specific arts activities such as galleries, museums, studios, foundations, and community organizations.See more schools with programs in Arts Management
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Fine/Studio Arts
A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images); theory of art; color theory; composition and perspective; anatomy; the techniques and procedures for maintaining equipment and managing a studio; and art portfolio marketing.See more schools with programs in Fine/Studio Arts
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Arts Management
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.See more schools with programs in Accounting
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Accounting and Finance
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Accounting
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Financial Services
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Finance and Financial Management Services
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Finance and Financial Management Services
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.See more schools with programs in Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Information Systems
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Information Systems
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Information Science/Studies
A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and processing; transmission, transfer, and signaling; communications and networking; systems planning and design; human interfacing and use analysis; database development; information policy analysis; and related aspects of hardware, software, economics, social factors, and capacity.See more schools with programs in Information Science/Studies
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Information Science/Studies
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Sales Management
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Sales, Distribution and Marketing Operations
A program that focuses on the general process and techniques of direct wholesale and retail buying and selling operations and introduces individuals to related careers. Includes instruction in the principles of entrepreneurial economics, basic sales skills, the distribution channels for goods and services, and supervised practical application experiences.See more schools with programs in Sales, Distribution and Marketing Operations
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Sales, Distribution and Marketing Operations
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Communication & Media
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Advertising
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Commercial & Advertising Art
A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via illustrations and other forms of digital or printed media. Includes instruction in concept design, layout, paste-up, and techniques such as engraving, etching, silkscreen, lithography, offset, drawing and cartooning, painting, collage, and computer graphics.See more schools with programs in Commercial & Advertising Art
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Mass Communication/ Media Studies
A program that focuses on the analysis and criticism of media institutions and media texts, how people experience and understand media content, and the roles of media in producing and transforming culture. Includes instruction in communications regulation, law, and policy; media history; media aesthetics, interpretation, and criticism; the social and cultural effects of mass media; cultural studies; the economics of media industries; visual and media literacy; and the psychology and behavioral aspects of media messages, interpretation, and utilization.See more schools with programs in Mass Communication/ Media Studies
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Advertising
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Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Physical Fitness
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Physical Fitness
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards.See more schools with programs in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Physical Fitness
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.See more schools with programs in Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
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General Mathematics
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
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Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
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Social Sciences
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Anthropology
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Anthropology
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General Anthropology
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General Anthropology
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
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American/United States Studies/Civilization
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American/United States Studies/Civilization
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International Relations and Affairs
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Other Political Science and Government
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Other Political Science and Government
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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General Psychology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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Sociology
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.See more schools with programs in Sociology
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Sociology
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Anthropology
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Social Work
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General Social Work
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General Social Work
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Technology
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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General Computer Science
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General Computer Science
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 90% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Northeast 10 Conference) Baseball (Northeast 10 Conference) Track (Northeast 10 Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 23,710 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 23,100 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 610 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,743 | 25% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 672 | 16% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 9,998 | 95% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 6,852 | 75% | |
Any Aid: |
98% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 74% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 85% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 450, Math: 440 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 550, Math: 540 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice |
Question: Franklin Pierce U sent me an acceptance letter?Should I take it? The college is found all the way in NH and I'm Cali native planning to take State, is it wise? I also got accepted into San Francisco State, San Jose State, Cal Poly (don't plan to take it since its mostly a tech college), UC Riverside (early admissions)38 months ago
Best AnswerFPU as it will soon be called is quickly becoming a great school. The campus is beautifully set on a hillside overlooking a pond that has a picturesque boat house for the crew teams. The sports are top notch in division 2 and are very competitive. The teacher student ratio is small and classes are small and so is the town it resides in. This is not your typical city school and you will have time to enjoy life b/4 you head out to the real one back home in cali. There are other cali students here and kids from all over the world are represented. I am not so sure this is considered a tech (teacher?) school as they offer just about everything now that they are a university. I personally went to this school and it stands out among the others in my mind but obviously i am biased b/c i went there. Whatever you chose i am sure you will like but wanted to give you my 2 cents on it. If your going to live in cali the rest of your life why not experience a new part of the country for a bit. Good Luck! |
