Franklin Pierce University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4181 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1162 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1087 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 16 | In New Hampshire |
| #285 of 1,041 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 997
- Graduates
- 657
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- franklinpierce.edu
Franklin Pierce University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Franklin Pierce University has an acceptance rate of 93% and is among the 33% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 93% | 94% |
| Applicants | 2,373 | 1,197 | 1,175 |
| Admissions | 2,218 | 1,108 | 1,109 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 292 | 158 | 134 |
422 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
254 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
26 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1057
or below
75% of them
had 1282
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Franklin Pierce University are 1057-1282 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2 or 1%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1097 (66%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 171 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 120 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 80 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 73 (4%) |
| Asian | 59 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 46 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Franklin Pierce University is $26,152 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,364 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,557 |
| $48-75K | $24,473 |
| $75-110K | $26,943 |
| $110K+ | $30,860 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,836 | $40,155 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,836 | $40,155 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,836 | $40,155 |
| Fee in-district | $4,606 | $1,445 |
| Fee in-state | $4,606 | $1,445 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,606 | $1,445 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 992 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,547 |
| Room charge | $9,626 |
| Meal charge | $6,921 |
Franklin Pierce University majors
Franklin Pierce University has granted 274 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs, 92 master's across 14 programs, and 92 doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Franklin Pierce University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 92 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 53 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 21 | 8 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 22 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 19 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 19 | |||
| Psychology, General | 19 | |||
| Accounting and Finance | 18 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 17 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 17 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 14 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 13 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 11 | |||
| Communication, General | 8 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | |||
| Health Services Administration | 7 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 6 | |||
| Sports Communication | 6 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 5 | |||
| Human Services, General | 5 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 4 | |||
| History, General | 4 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 4 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 3 | |||
| Education, General | 3 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | |||
| Nursing Education | 3 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Accounting | 1 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 4 | 274 | 92 | 92 |
Franklin Pierce University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 50% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 49% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Franklin Pierce University has published 769 scientific papers with 15,203 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, Sociology, Physical Therapy, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 3 |
| 1994 | 6 | 11 |
| 1995 | 6 | 10 |
| 1996 | 5 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 | 11 |
| 1998 | 6 | 14 |
| 1999 | 4 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 | 20 |
| 2001 | 6 | 20 |
| 2002 | 5 | 12 |
| 2003 | 14 | 32 |
| 2004 | 23 | 40 |
| 2005 | 17 | 33 |
| 2006 | 20 | 61 |
| 2007 | 36 | 113 |
| 2008 | 39 | 281 |
| 2009 | 26 | 267 |
| 2010 | 28 | 374 |
| 2011 | 25 | 523 |
| 2012 | 40 | 560 |
| 2013 | 26 | 626 |
| 2014 | 28 | 658 |
| 2015 | 28 | 729 |
| 2016 | 36 | 720 |
| 2017 | 37 | 722 |
| 2018 | 58 | 774 |
| 2019 | 45 | 1017 |
| 2020 | 26 | 1156 |
| 2021 | 35 | 1290 |
| 2022 | 16 | 1387 |
| 2023 | 17 | 1347 |
| 2024 | 14 | 1294 |
| 2025 | 19 | 1122 |
Notable alumni
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Temple Grandin
- Occupations
- biologistnon-fiction writeruniversity teacheractivistzoologist
- Biography
-
Mary Temple Grandin is an American academic, inventor, and ethologist. She is a prominent proponent of the humane treatment of livestock for slaughter and the author of more than 60 scientific papers on animal behavior. Grandin is a consultant to the livestock industry, where she offers advice on animal behavior.
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Henry Simmons
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Henry Oswald Simmons is an American actor. He is best known for portraying Alphonso "Mack" Mackenzie in the ABC superhero drama series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2014–2020) and Baldwin Jones in the ABC police drama series NYPD Blue (2000–2005).
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Rebekah Harkness
- Occupations
- composersculptorphilanthropistfounder
- Biography
-
Rebekah West Harkness also known as Betty Harkness, was an American composer, socialite, sculptor, dance patron, and philanthropist who founded the Harkness Ballet. In 1947, she married William Hale "Bill" Harkness, an attorney and heir to the Standard Oil fortune of William L. Harkness, which made her one of the wealthiest women in America. In addition to her marriage, Harkness also became well known for her personal eccentricities, as well as her contributions to the arts.
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David Bellavia
- Occupations
- soldier
- Biography
-
David Gregory Bellavia is a former United States Army soldier who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Second Battle of Fallujah. Bellavia has also received the Bronze Star Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, and the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross. In 2005, Bellavia was inducted into the New York Veterans' Hall of Fame. He has subsequently been involved with politics in Western New York State.
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Dayton Duncan
- Occupations
- film producerscreenwriterwritertelevision produceropinion journalist
- Biography
-
Dayton Duncan is an American screenwriter, producer and former political aide.
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José Macías
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
José Prado Macías Salazar is a Panamanian former professional baseball utility man who currently serves as the hitting coach for the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, Montreal Expos, and Chicago Cubs from 1999–2005, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in 2006. Listed at 5' 10", 173 lb., Macías was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed.
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Johannah Leedham
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Johannah Leedham-Warner is a British basketball player for Great Britain women's national basketball team and for French club ESB Villeneuve-d'Ascq.
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Justin Blood
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Justin Blood is an American baseball coach and former player, who is the current head baseball coach of the Keene State Owls. He played college baseball at Franklin Pierce from 1999 to 2001. He then served as the head coach of the Hartford Hawks (2012–2021).
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Gregory Franks
- Occupations
- financier
- Biography
-
Gregory Franks is an American wealth management executive and private investor. He spent twenty-eight years at Merrill Lynch in senior leadership positions in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.
General info
| Alternative names | Pierce FPU Franklin Pierce College Franklin Pierce |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1962 |
| Motto | Ex umbris ad lucem Out of darkness into light |
| Colors | maroon, gray |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 330 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 40 University Drive Rindge, New Hampshire, 03461-0060 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 6038994000 |