Franklin Pierce University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4102 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1154 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1082 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 16 | In New Hampshire |
| #214 of 1,054 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 1,118
- Graduates
- 545
- 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% | 92% |
| Applicants | 3,145 | 1,392 | 1,753 |
| Admissions | 2,916 | 1,296 | 1,620 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 316 | 160 | 156 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
330 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
254 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
54 or 17%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1170
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Franklin Pierce University are 1020-1170 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
6 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Franklin Pierce University are 19-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | 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 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1185 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 163 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 86 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 66 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 60 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 49 (3%) |
| Asian | 46 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Franklin Pierce University is $28,434 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 | $25,807 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,650 |
| $48-75K | $26,241 |
| $75-110K | $30,654 |
| $110K+ | $33,565 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,055 | $37,200 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,055 | $37,200 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,055 | $37,200 |
| Fee in-district | $4,100 | $500 |
| Fee in-state | $4,100 | $500 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,100 | $500 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,384 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,300 |
| Room charge | $8,900 |
| Meal charge | $6,400 |
Franklin Pierce University majors
Franklin Pierce University has granted 334 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs, 102 master's across 14 programs, and 78 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 | 78 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 68 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | 36 | ||
| Accounting and Finance | 22 | 6 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 26 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 15 | 11 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 22 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 22 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 21 | |||
| Psychology, General | 21 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 20 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 | 5 | ||
| Communication, General | 9 | |||
| Nursing Education | 9 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | |||
| Sports Communication | 8 | |||
| Environmental Science | 7 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 6 | |||
| Health Services Administration | 6 | |||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 6 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 6 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 5 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |||
| Education, General | 3 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 3 | |||
| History, General | 3 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 2 | |||
| Human Services, General | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 4 | 334 | 102 | 78 |
Franklin Pierce University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 46% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 45% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Franklin Pierce University has published 698 scientific papers with 10,500 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 Pathology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | 2 |
| 1992 | 7 | 3 |
| 1993 | 6 | 2 |
| 1994 | 6 | 7 |
| 1995 | 6 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 | 7 |
| 1998 | 6 | 11 |
| 1999 | 3 | 3 |
| 2000 | 7 | 13 |
| 2001 | 6 | 13 |
| 2002 | 5 | 10 |
| 2003 | 14 | 25 |
| 2004 | 21 | 17 |
| 2005 | 16 | 25 |
| 2006 | 20 | 46 |
| 2007 | 34 | 78 |
| 2008 | 37 | 140 |
| 2009 | 26 | 232 |
| 2010 | 29 | 311 |
| 2011 | 25 | 411 |
| 2012 | 39 | 461 |
| 2013 | 25 | 515 |
| 2014 | 23 | 536 |
| 2015 | 24 | 617 |
| 2016 | 36 | 618 |
| 2017 | 29 | 607 |
| 2018 | 55 | 689 |
| 2019 | 44 | 794 |
| 2020 | 26 | 901 |
| 2021 | 29 | 1025 |
| 2022 | 16 | 1118 |
| 2023 | 15 | 1056 |
Notable alumni
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Temple Grandin
- Occupations
- academicwriteruniversity teachernon-fiction writeractivist
- Biography
-
Mary Temple Grandin is an American academic and animal behaviorist. 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
- actorfilm actortelevision 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
- organizational 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. She is the inspiration behind Taylor Swift's 2020 song "The Last Great American Dynasty".
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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
- writerscreenwriterfilm producerdocumentarianopinion 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 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 first base coach for the Diablos Rojos del México 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 | 362 |
| 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 |