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Franklin Pierce University (Franklin Pierce, FPU)
- 40 University Drive
- Rindge, NH 03461
- OPEID College Code: 00257500
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- General Phone: (603) 899-4000
- President: George J Hagerty
- Website: www.franklinpierce.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 2,615
- College Alias: Franklin Pierce, FPU
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Franklin Pierce College offers a student-centered higher educational opportunity to individuals committed to academic and personal achievements. The College's academic program is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences - traditional, relevant disciplines vital to contemporary society. A distinctive element of the College is its core curriculum, Individual and Community, the spirit of which pervades the academic culture of the College. The hallmark goal of Franklin Pierce College is to prepare its students to function well as citizens and leaders of a democratic society. The College recognizes no limits to the potential of its students for future achievement.
Franklin Pierce College admits students with varying levels of past achievement, and, by requiring them to become actively engaged in their own learning, encourages habits of thought and conduct which promote a lifetime of intellectual and personal growth.
The main campus in Rindge serves persons who wish to pursue baccalaureate education in a full-time residential setting. In addition, the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies serves those throughout New Hampshire, who seek professional advancement and improvement in the quality of their lives through undergraduate and graduate studies. In all locations, study within one of the disciplines prepares a student for further formal education or for direct entry into a career field. Co-curricular programs, designed to respond to the social, moral, and physical dimensions of development, complement and support the academic programs.
Franklin Pierce College is committed to serving as an educational, intellectual, and cultural resource for the citizens of our region. The College affirms that learning, personal development, and service to others are lifelong commitments requiring continuous initiative. The College, therefore, strives to impress this realization on all its students.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,218 | 1,966 | 4,184 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,630 (73%) | 1,446 (74%) | 3,076 (74%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 306 (19%) | 271 (19%) | 577 (19%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 532 | 96% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 535 |
| SAT ® Writing | 420 | 520 |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 90%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 78% | 18% | 11% | 89% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,878 | $2,699 | $743 | $11,792 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.4% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| Number in Default | 31 | 29 | 33 |
| Number in Repayment | 911 | 815 | 898 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $26,516 | $25,300 | $23,710 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $26,516 | $25,300 | $23,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,196 | $900 | $850 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,640 | $9,050 | $7,990 |
| Other Expenses | $1,972 | $1,650 | $1,635 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $38,324 | $36,900 | $34,185 |
| Out of State | $38,324 | $36,900 | $34,185 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $27,712 | $26,200 | $24,560 |
| Out of State | $27,712 | $26,200 | $24,560 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $27,712 | $26,200 | $24,560 |
| Out of State | $27,712 | $26,200 | $24,560 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Other Programs | $17,010 | $17,010 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,615 Undergraduate: 2,238 Graduate: 299 Professional: 78
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,189 Female: 1,426
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,045 Female: 1,193
- Graduate Gender Male: 111 Female: 188
- Professional Gender Male: 33 Female: 45
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,087 Part-Time: 528
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,907 Part-Time: 331
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 103 Part-Time: 196
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 77 Part-Time: 1
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 61 | 2% |
| American Indian | 3 | 0.1% |
| Black | 62 | 2% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 2% |
| White | 2,142 | 82% |
| Unknown | 276 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 16 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 796 | 30% |
| Ages 20-21 | 714 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 323 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 235 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 112 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 140 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 196 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 80 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.08% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 497 | 314 | 183 |
| Faculty Status | 245 | 92 | 153 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 245 | 92 | 153 |
| Primarily Instruction | 245 | 92 | 153 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 25 | 25 | - |
| Other Professionals | 111 | 93 | 18 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 116 | 104 | 12 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 69 | 62 | 7 |
| Skilled Crafts | 4 | 4 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 40 | 36 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,852 (73) | $58,707 (44) | $54,038 (29) |
| Professor | $68,544 (27) | $68,873 (18) | $67,884 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $55,182 (22) | $55,590 (17) | $53,792 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,223 (21) | $44,261 (9) | $47,695 (12) |
| Instructor | $38,279 (3) | - (-) | $38,279 (3) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,226 (19) | $59,602 (8) | $57,225 (11) |
| Professor | $63,689 (1) | - (-) | $63,689 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $62,625 (6) | $65,234 (3) | $60,016 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,571 (12) | $56,223 (5) | $55,106 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,950 (92) | $57,178 (52) | $52,053 (40) |
| Professor | $67,957 (28) | $68,873 (18) | $66,307 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $54,337 (28) | $55,258 (20) | $52,035 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,948 (33) | $44,882 (14) | $46,734 (19) |
| Instructor | $38,279 (3) | - (-) | $38,279 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,438,448 | $690,264 | $748,184 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 48% | 52% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 386 | 219 | 167 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 371 | 211 | 160 |
| Baseball | 68 | 68 | - |
| Basketball | 33 | 20 | 13 |
| Field Hocky | 20 | - | 20 |
| Golf | 20 | 20 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 28 | 28 | - |
| Lacrosse | 52 | 29 | 23 |
| Rowing | 40 | 14 | 26 |
| Soccer | 62 | 30 | 32 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Tennis | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Cross Country | 10 | - | 10 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $31,591 | $25,619 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $6,256 | $4,814 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 32 | 15 | 17 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Field Hocky | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Lacrosse | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rowing | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 20%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 41% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 41% |
| Female | 42% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 39% |
| Asian | 25% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| White | 42% |
| Unknown | 43% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 32% |
| 5 Years | 40% |
| 6 Years | 41% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 16 | 8 |
| Liquor Related | 22 | 68 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 3 |
| Burglary | 30 | 44 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | - |
| Arson | 4 | 4 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 29 | 44 |
| Arson | 4 | 1 |
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