Franklin Pierce University: Review & Facts

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Franklin Pierce University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,665 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1962 and is the only institution located in Rindge, New Hampshire.

Academic Offerings

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

Majors
Offered
47
Franklin Pierce University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 47 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.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before 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 good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Franklin Pierce University is fair at 74% (close to New Hampshire average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
74%
Fair
The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is below average: 53%. Roughly 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 on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - about $39,100 per year. The additional fees at Franklin Pierce University beyond tuition are around $4,100; this comes to $43,200 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
93%
Easy
According to government data, 3,145 applications were submitted and 2,916 were accepted, so it is very 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
$8,900
High
Franklin Pierce University offers 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 provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,400 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high -- approximately $8,900 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 received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, 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 Address

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