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Admissions Office

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ACCEPTANCE RATE

66.49%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

12:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

90

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$19,487

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Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Franklin Pierce University

456 High Street, Somersworth, NH

Franklin Pierce University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Rindge, New Hampshire, which is a predominantly rural area. FPU has a yearly student enrollment of over 2,400.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs FPU offers:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Communications And Journalism
  • Security And Protective Services
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Most common scores among applicants accepted to this school are in the range of 18 - 24 for the ACT exam, or 1280 - 1590 on the SAT exam. Approximately 90% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 18% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $32,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $6,800. Students enrolled at Franklin Pierce University may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Franklin Pierce University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include but not limited to:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division II)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)

Students may visit the Franklin Pierce University website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, student services, and more.

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the students Franklin Pierce University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits

Student Enrollment

Total enrollment at Franklin Pierce University is around 2,200 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 21% enrolling as graduate students and 75% as undergraduate students.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

  • Annual tuition is estimated to range between $36,000-$43,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
  • Per unit charges are around $1,300 for part time students

Financial Aid Details

The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.

 Percent of StudentsAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid100%-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships100%$22,340
Receiving Student Loans85%$14,300
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Franklin Pierce University may provide student services including:

  • Online classes
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Employment search assistance

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

Campus: Franklin Pierce College at Portsmouth, NH

  • Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) Program
    • * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 2014)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
    • * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 2009)

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    Campus: Franklin Pierce College at Concord, NH

      Intercollegiate Athletics

      Franklin Pierce University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

      • Baseball (Northeast 10 Conference)
      • Basketball (Northeast 10 Conference)
      • Track and Field (Northeast 10 Conference)
      • Field Hockey
      • Football (Northeast 10 Conference)
      • Golf
      • Ice Hockey
      • Lacrosse
      • Rowing
      • Soccer
      • Softball
      • Tennis
      • Volleyball
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      Programs Offered

      The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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      Get more information about the programs offered by Franklin Pierce University by clicking the request information to the right.

      (C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)

      • Biological and Biomedical Sciences

      • English Language and Literature

      • Mathematics and Statistics

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