Franklin Pierce University Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #3912 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1120 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1046 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 16 | In New Hampshire |
| #683 of 1,023 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| #738 of 1,005 | For Sports Medicine |
| #907 of 1,549 | For Physical Therapy |
| #2846 of 4,739 | For Medicine |
| #3555 of 5,073 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 1,436
- Graduates
- 492
- 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
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 82% | 87% |
| Applicants | 4,517 | 2,058 | 2,459 |
| Admissions | 3,825 | 1,694 | 2,131 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 377 | 175 | 202 |
182 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
340 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 1414 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 141 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 120 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 83 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 57 (3%) |
| Asian | 52 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 48 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,758 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $26,093 |
| $48-75K | $27,716 |
| $75-110K | $27,999 |
| $110K+ | $27,837 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,980 | $35,100 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,980 | $35,100 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,980 | $35,100 |
| Fee in-district | $3,700 | $500 |
| Fee in-state | $3,700 | $500 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,700 | $500 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,308 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,454 |
| Room charge | $8,424 |
| Meal charge | $6,030 |
Franklin Pierce University Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 85 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 72 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | 32 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 36 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 33 | |||
| Accounting and Finance | 24 | 1 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | 11 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 25 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | 8 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 24 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 21 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | |||
| Psychology, General | 19 | |||
| Communication, General | 18 | |||
| Environmental Science | 15 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 12 | |||
| Health Services Administration | 9 | |||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 9 | |||
| Human Services, General | 9 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 8 | |||
| Nursing Education | 7 | |||
| Sports Communication | 7 | |||
| Education, General | 6 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 6 | |||
| Public Health, General | 6 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |||
| History, General | 5 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 5 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 4 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 9 | 403 | 108 | 85 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 48% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 4 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 | 6 |
| 1997 | 3 | 9 |
| 1998 | 5 | 8 |
| 1999 | 2 | 5 |
| 2000 | 3 | 11 |
| 2001 | 1 | 10 |
| 2002 | 1 | 15 |
| 2003 | 7 | 19 |
| 2004 | 16 | 20 |
| 2005 | 10 | 40 |
| 2006 | 17 | 73 |
| 2007 | 24 | 119 |
| 2008 | 16 | 228 |
| 2009 | 16 | 337 |
| 2010 | 14 | 408 |
| 2011 | 18 | 610 |
| 2012 | 31 | 702 |
| 2013 | 13 | 674 |
| 2014 | 16 | 796 |
| 2015 | 17 | 947 |
| 2016 | 24 | 797 |
| 2017 | 23 | 807 |
| 2018 | 41 | 726 |
| 2019 | 31 | 894 |
| 2020 | 12 | 1106 |
| 2021 | 14 | 1124 |
Notable alumni
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Temple Grandin
- Occupations
- academicresearcherbiologistteacherscreenwriter
- Biography
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Mary Temple Grandin is an American scientist and animal behaviorist. She is a prominent proponent for 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
- television actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Henry Oswald Simmons is an American actor. He is best known for portraying Baldwin Jones in the ABC police drama series NYPD Blue and Alphonso "Mack" Mackenzie in the ABC superhero drama series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2014-2020).
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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
- screenwriter
- Biography
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Dayton Duncan is an American screenwriter, producer and former political aide.
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Johannah Leedham
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Johannah Leedham-Warner is a basketball player for Great Britain women's national basketball team and for French club ESB Villeneuve-d'Ascq.
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Gregory Franks
- Occupations
- financier
- Biography
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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 | 368 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (603) 899 4394 |