Franklin Pierce University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4169 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1164 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1091 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 16 | In New Hampshire |
| #278 of 1,036 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 1,058
- Graduates
- 579
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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 90% and is among the 38% 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 | 90% | 91% | 91% |
| Applicants | 2,731 | 1,226 | 1,468 |
| Admissions | 2,463 | 1,110 | 1,337 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 266 | 152 | 114 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
336 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
252 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
15 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 945
or below
75% of them
had 1140
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Franklin Pierce University are 945-1140 (middle 50% range).
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 | 1111 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 183 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 101 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 77 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 65 (4%) |
| Asian | 51 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 41 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (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 $25,557 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 | $22,101 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,002 |
| $48-75K | $25,652 |
| $75-110K | $28,381 |
| $110K+ | $28,583 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,617 | $39,549 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,617 | $39,549 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,617 | $39,549 |
| Fee in-district | $4,346 | $500 |
| Fee in-state | $4,346 | $500 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,346 | $500 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,205 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,911 |
| Room charge | $9,256 |
| Meal charge | $6,655 |
Franklin Pierce University majors
Franklin Pierce University has granted 298 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs, 103 master's across 14 programs, and 91 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 | 91 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 54 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 32 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 29 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 23 | |||
| Psychology, General | 22 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 21 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | 13 | ||
| Accounting and Finance | 13 | 7 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 | |||
| Education, General | 17 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 15 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 15 | |||
| Communication, General | 13 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 12 | |||
| History, General | 9 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 9 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 8 | |||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 6 | |||
| Health Services Administration | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 3 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 3 | |||
| Human Services, General | 3 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 3 | |||
| Nursing Education | 3 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 2 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Sports Communication | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 4 | 298 | 103 | 91 |
Franklin Pierce University has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 42% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Franklin Pierce University has published 757 scientific papers with 14,319 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 4 |
| 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 | 561 |
| 2013 | 26 | 626 |
| 2014 | 28 | 658 |
| 2015 | 28 | 730 |
| 2016 | 36 | 720 |
| 2017 | 37 | 722 |
| 2018 | 58 | 772 |
| 2019 | 45 | 1017 |
| 2020 | 26 | 1157 |
| 2021 | 35 | 1288 |
| 2022 | 16 | 1387 |
| 2023 | 17 | 1345 |
| 2024 | 14 | 1281 |
Notable alumni
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Temple Grandin
- Occupations
- zoologistscreenwriteractivistnon-fiction writeruniversity teacher
- 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, and is also an autism spokesperson.
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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
- founder
- 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. Upon being awarded the Medal of Honor on June 25, 2019, Bellavia became the first, and currently only living recipient of the Medal of Honor for service during the Iraq War.
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Dayton Duncan
- Occupations
- opinion journalistdocumentarianfilm producerscreenwriterwriter
- 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 retired utility man who played in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers, Montreal Expos and Chicago Cubs in all of parts of seven seasons spanning 1999–2005. Listed at 5' 10", 173 lb., Macías was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed. He was born in Panama City, Panama. He is currently the bench coach for the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League.
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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 Frankin 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 | 379 |
| 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 |