Franklin Pierce University

Rindge, NH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural

C-

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About Franklin Pierce University

Franklin Pierce University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Rindge, NH, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 992 students. The acceptance rate is 93%. 54% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $53,353.

93%

Acceptance

$27,154

Net price

992

Enrollment

54%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

93%

Acceptance rate

1,175

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading545–632

SAT Math512–650

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$27,154

Average net price

$46,442

In-state tuition

$46,442

Out-of-state tuition

$16,548

Room & board

$1,110

Books & supplies

$64,185

Total cost of attendance

29%

Students receiving Pell grants

70%

Students with federal loans

$27,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$19,364

$30–48K

$23,557

$48–75K

$24,473

$75–110K

$26,943

$110K+

$30,860

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business23.8%

Health & Nursing23.1%

Biology8.2%

Criminal Justice8.2%

Communications7.8%

Psychology6.4%

Parks & Recreation5.3%

Education4.6%

Natural Resources2.8%

History1.8%

After Graduation

$53,353

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$45,563

Median earnings (6 yrs)

54%

Graduation rate

74%

Retention rate

74%

Earn more than a HS grad

$10,351

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

992

Total enrollment

15%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

30%

First-generation

Gender balance

47% women

53% men

Race & ethnicity

White

68%

Hispanic

Black

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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