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Franklin Pierce University
Admission at Franklin Pierce University is close to open (93.5%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $53,353 median earnings below before the application.
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Franklin Pierce University anchors the college town of Rindge, NH, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $77,705 four years out. 29.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 992 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 74.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 945 and 1140 — below the NH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Franklin Pierce University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Franklin Pierce University received 2,731 applications and admitted 2,463 (90.2%), with 268 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 945–1140 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Franklin Pierce University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 490 | 530 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 455 | 500 | 560 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Franklin Pierce University compares
| Franklin Pierce University | New Hampshire median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 93.5% | 87.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $46,442 | $19,202 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,353 | $54,368 | $53,781 |
At $53,353, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($54,368). Look at Franklin Pierce University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $46,442 regardless of where you're from. At Franklin Pierce University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 992 — Franklin Pierce University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
53.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 46% don't — ask a Franklin Pierce University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Franklin Pierce University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,705 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $75,243 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,959 |
| Marketing | $71,685 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $70,125 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $69,449 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,628 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,556 |
| Psychology, General | $48,547 |
Median earnings for these 9 Franklin Pierce University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,353 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 18 additional Franklin Pierce University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Franklin Pierce University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 945–1140 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 93.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Franklin Pierce University's acceptance rate?
90.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,463 admitted from 2,731 applicants.
How much does Franklin Pierce University cost?
At Franklin Pierce University, published tuition is $46,442 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Franklin Pierce University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Franklin Pierce University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,353 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New Hampshire
- New England College — 92.1% admitted
- Southern New Hampshire University — 99.5% admitted
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus — 88.2% admitted
- Keene State College — 90.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.