Franklin Pierce University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Franklin Pierce University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

90.2%

Admission Difficulty for Franklin Pierce University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Very Easy
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Franklin Pierce University is 90.2%. Its admission rate is the 10th lowest in New Hampshire.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Franklin Pierce University and can you get accepted?

Franklin Pierce University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,463 out of the 2,731 who applied were admitted.

Franklin Pierce University typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.97. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Franklin Pierce University?

90% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Franklin Pierce University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 2.97 or better
Earn B- grades in high school
Score 1040 on the SAT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Franklin Pierce University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

2.97

Typical High School Grades

B-

What GPA do you need to get into Franklin Pierce University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Franklin Pierce University are to have around a 2.97 high school GPA. You can get into Franklin Pierce University with slightly below average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 2.97 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Franklin Pierce University accepts 90% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Franklin Pierce University is 2.97 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B- letter grades and regularly score around 80-82 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #10 in New Hampshire for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Franklin Pierce University is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.0 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Franklin Pierce University SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Franklin Pierce University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 6% of students submitted SAT scores.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

945-1140

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Franklin Pierce University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	490
Math 25th Percentile	455
Composite 25th Percentile	945

SAT Scores for Franklin Pierce University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	580
Math 75th Percentile	560
Composite 75th Percentile	1140
Average SAT Score	1040

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Franklin Pierce University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Franklin Pierce University is 1040 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 945-1140. Students who get into Franklin Pierce University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. Franklin Pierce University ranks #7 in the state of New Hampshire for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1040 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Franklin Pierce University regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 945 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 945, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 850, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Franklin Pierce University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1040 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1042, you have around a 90% chance of being admitted. A 1140 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 94% chance of getting in.

Franklin Pierce University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1140 and Above	Good	>94%
1042 to 1140	Avg +	90%-94%
945 to 1042	Avg -	83%-90%
848 to 945	Reach	72%-83%
Less than 848	Low	<72%

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Franklin Pierce University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Franklin Pierce University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

ACT Scores for Franklin Pierce University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average ACT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

High School Class Rank

56% of Franklin Pierce University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 25% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Franklin Pierce University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	9%
Top 25% of class	25%
Top 50% of class	56%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Franklin Pierce University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,468	1,226	2,731
Accepted	1,337	1,110	2,463
Acceptance Rate	91%	91%	90%
Enrolled	116	152	268
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	9%	14%	11%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Franklin Pierce University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Franklin Pierce University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Franklin Pierce University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted