Franklin Pierce University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Rindge, NH
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#3 Best Private Colleges in New Hampshire

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,654

Location Rindge, New Hampshire
Website franklinpierce.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Franklin Pierce University is a private institution situated in the rural town of Rindge, New Hampshire, positioned near the base of Mount Monadnock and approximately 65 miles northwest of Boston. The 1,200-acre campus features a mix of modern and traditional New England-style buildings surrounding Pearly Pond, where students can participate in water-based recreational activities. Founded in 1962, the university maintains a liberal arts foundation while offering professional programs, with notable strengths in health sciences, business, and its nationally recognized sports media program. The institution provides traditional undergraduate housing through multiple residence halls and suite-style accommodations, with most students living on campus. Franklin Pierce competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Ravens, participating in the Northeast-10 Conference with particular prominence in women's soccer and men's baseball.

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Ratings

Franklin Pierce University is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Franklin Pierce University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#699
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#463
Best Colleges in New Hampshire

#4
Best Private Colleges in New Hampshire

#3
Best Value Colleges in New Hampshire

#5

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1057/1282
GPA 2.97

Acceptance Rate

93.5%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 13.2%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$46,442

Costs for Franklin Pierce University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$46,442
Books and Supplies		$1,110
Other Fees		$4,606
Room and Board		$16,548
Budget for Other Expenses		$920
Total One Year Cost		$69,626

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

51% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Franklin Pierce University are Business, Communication, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 21% of students major in Business, 9% in Communication, and 8% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.