Description

The Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire, is a private university that offers an exceptional educational experience that integrates the liberal arts with professional programs to foster intellectual curiosity and applied learning.

No matter where your interests lie, student life is exciting at Franklin Pierce. Whether you’re into theatre, arts, media, community service, the outdoors and politics, there’ll be opportunities for you. You can take an alternative spring break to build houses in New Orleans, kayak around Pearly Pond, catch a performance at Pierce Hall or hike to the mountains.

The school also offers a wide breadth of student clubs, making it easy for you to join a welcoming community and expand your interests.

Students also have access to New England for off-campus opportunities.

Academics include undergraduate, graduate and pre-professional programs. Undergraduate degrees are offered in fields like American Studies, Criminal Justice, History and Psychology. Graduate programs include master’s degrees in Business Administration, Education, Physical Therapy and more.

Pre-professional programs are available in Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and Law.

The school also offers study abroad programs in France, Greece and Austria, just to name a few.

Admissions require students to submit an official high school transcript, SAT/ACT scores, letters of recommendation and a personal essay. Decisions are determined by an applicant’s potential for success. Factors include academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, community service and volunteer activities.

Students who file a FAFSA will be considered to receive financial aid through the forms of federal loans, institutional and private scholarships and grants.

Quick Facts about Franklin Pierce University

Location

Northeast

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Private

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Ravens

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Selective

In-State Tuition

$28,250

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,250

Retention Rate

70%

Enrollment

2,672

Year Established

1962

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,085
Freshman Class
463
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
2,672

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
78%
Graduate
22%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
86%
Part-Time
14%

Gender of Students

Women
45%
Men
55%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
2%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
81%
Latino
2%
Other
14%

International Students

International
3%
Domestic
97%

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