Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,277
Graduate Enrollment: 498
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Rural: Fringe (rural territory up to 5 miles from an urbanized area or up to 2.5 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 88.53%
Male/Female: 46% / 54% (2017)
First generation college students: 29.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 6.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.9% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 67.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 56.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 45.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 38.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 73.3%
Black: 7.1%
Hispanic: 8.1%
Asian: 1.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.4%
Non-resident alien: 3.3%
Unknown race: 3.5%
Black: 7.1%
Hispanic: 8.1%
Asian: 1.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.4%
Non-resident alien: 3.3%
Unknown race: 3.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $58,634
In-State tuition: $42,100Out-of-State tuition: $42,100
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,890 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $14,800 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,200 (2022)
Average Family Income: $90,038 (2017)
Median Family Income: $74,867 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 27.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 75.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $24,089 |
| $30k-48k | $21,825 |
| $48k-75k | $26,373 |
| $75k-110k | $30,822 |
| $110k+ | $29,894 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 17%6-year graduation rate: 42%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,575 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 72.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 78.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 82.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 56.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 59.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $41,457 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $54,484 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 18 | $27,000 | $286 | $29,290 ($2,441) | $38,365 ($3,197) |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 39 | $27,000 | $286 | $43,384 ($3,615) | $56,648 ($4,721) |
| Associate's Degree | Human Services, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 57 | $27,000 | $286 | $28,337 ($2,361) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 25 | $25,085 | $224 | ||
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 18 | $2,053 | $104,493 ($8,708) | $122,072 ($10,173) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 15 | $56,610 ($4,718) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Public Health. | 1 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 87 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 31 | $28,870 | $104 | $71,574 ($5,965) | $91,236 ($7,603) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 10 | $26,953 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 8 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 10 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 6 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Legal Support Services. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 8 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 8 | $26,769 ($2,231) | $47,106 ($3,926) | ||
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 11 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 38 | $27,000 | $265 | $47,676 ($3,973) | $56,170 ($4,681) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 20 | $87,605 ($7,300) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 28 | $26,274 | $274 | $47,586 ($3,966) | $57,926 ($4,827) |
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 9 | $55,212 ($4,601) | |||
| Master's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 16 | $27,000 | $286 | $47,155 ($3,930) | $51,491 ($4,291) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $68,778Full time faculty: 25%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $16,990,389 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $22,547,105 (2022)