Franklin Pierce University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor
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Franklin Pierce University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,930 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1962 and is the only institution located in Rindge, New Hampshire.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
46
Fair
1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are offered at Franklin Pierce University.

Franklin Pierce University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 46 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Nursing, Medical Assistant, Management, and Physical Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other colleges and schools.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
73%
Fair
The student retention rate at Franklin Pierce University is fair at 73% (close to New Hampshire average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is below average - 51%. Approximately 32% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Franklin Pierce University is pretty good, 12:1. Read more information on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$40,700
High
Average tuition cost is extremely high - about $37,000 per academic year. The additional fees at Franklin Pierce University beyond tuition are about $3,700, which comes to a total of $40,700 a year.

Read the details about Franklin Pierce University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
85%
Easy
According to government data, 4,517 applications were submitted and 3,825 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Franklin Pierce University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,400
High
Franklin Pierce University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Franklin Pierce University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Franklin Pierce University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,400 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high -- approximately $8,400 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Franklin Pierce University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Franklin Pierce University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Franklin Pierce University Location and Maps



Post Address: Franklin Pierce University, 40 University Drive, Rindge, New Hampshire 03461-0060, USA
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