Franklin Pierce University
- 4 Year
- RINDGE, NH
CollegeGrad School
Franklin Pierce University
- 4 Year
- RINDGE, NH
- Rating 3.27 out of 5 543 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C
- Valuegrade C+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade D
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade C
- Locationgrade C minus
- Dormsgrade C minus
- Campus Foodgrade D minus
- Student Lifegrade C
- Safetygrade C+
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Northeast-10 Conference
Franklin Pierce University Rankings
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Franklin Pierce Admissions
Acceptance Rate
89%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
970-1130
ACT Range
17-24
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$27,882 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$30,752 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade C
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
6:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
79%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 28 responses73%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 30 responses65%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 31 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Health Service Preparatory Studies56 Graduates
- Business33 Graduates
- Accounting28 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration27 Graduates
- Nursing26 Graduates
- Psychology24 Graduates
- Biology21 Graduates
- Sport and Fitness Management19 Graduates
- Communications16 Graduates
- Environmental Science16 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
8
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
2
Online Associates Programs
4
Online Bachelor's Programs
2
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,059 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
220
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
29%
Varsity Athletes
51%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
77%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 30 responsesPoll
51%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 53 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,700 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
42%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 20 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Franklin Pierce University Reviews
Rating 3.27 out of 5 543 reviews
I like the fact that Franklin Pierce is a small community. It feels safer and more comforting to be in a small community with familiar faces and as an introvert it is easier for me to make friends because I often have the same people in my classes and usually am aware of almost everyone in my year. It is a quiet location and you become very familiar with your professors, making it easier to talk to them about anything. However, I dislike the food that is served on campus. They often repeat food items that are being served throughout the week, the soda machines sometimes do not work and I often generally do not like the taste of most of the food for reasons like strange seasoning choices or vegetables/sides being undercooked. Also, due to the lake we have on campus, our water is yellow and smells/tastes like metal. Lastly, more often than not, the services that are meant to be there for us and help us as students are unimpressionable over the phone and upset/easily irritable.
Being a freshman at FOU in fall 2020, especially in the midst of the pandemic was ROUGH. Understanding the school was under a lot of pressure to figure out how to navigate the current state of the world, they did not handle safety or accommodations as well as they could have. There was strange “randomized” testing every week, concerning quarantine conditions, and pretty bad student life/housing. Other than the campus being gorgeous, there was not much to look forward to in or around school especially when you’re trying to avoid covid. The water is terrifying, maintenance very unhelpful. However most of the staff is extremely kind and caring and the community is very personal. They tried. It’s not for everyone, that’s for sure.
The best part about FPU, for sure, is the community. Everyone on campus is welcoming, loving, and personable. The support and positivity that run through campus are unmatchable. Another great aspect is the classroom. The class sizes are reasonably small which allows students to create a professional relationship with their professors. All the professors care about the well-being of their students and are deeply invested in quality education. Campus food might not be the selling point, but the people who make and serve it definitely are! Many of our staff also create bonds with students, such as the dining hall staff. Some of them even go as far as joining sports events to cheer on students or catch lunch with them at our local diner. Dorming is better than the food but not as good as some state schools I've seen. Although each year you advance, your housing is improved. Therefore, senior year housing is definitely the best on campus. In the end, I'll definitely be sad when I leave.