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Franklin Pierce University

Franklin Pierce College

Rindge, New Hampshire 03461-0060

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Franklin Pierce University is a private institution in Rindge with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1030, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,353 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,906.

Established
1962
Motto
Ex umbris ad lucem
Mascot
Rocky the Raven
Type
Private university
Division
Division I

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90%Acceptance
1030SAT Avg
1,055Students
13:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$53,353Earnings 10yr
$26,906Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Franklin Pierce University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1030

Reading & Writing
490580
Math
455560

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

90.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1030

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$44,963
Room & Board$15,912
Books & Supplies$1,110
Total Cost of Attendance$61,955
Average Net Price$26,906
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,101
$30–48K$27,002
$48–75K$25,652
$75–110K$28,381
$110K+$28,583

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$26,906

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

6

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,055
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Black 8%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.1%
Freshman Retention73.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,563
8 Years$55,911
10 Years$53,353

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,900
Men
$53,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

108Above Average

Estimated from NH state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
59 mi(102 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
175 mi(303 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
253 mi(439 min)

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