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Franklin Pierce College is a four-year, private, liberal arts college located in Rindge, New Hampshire. It was founded in 1962. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It enrolls students from over 30 U.S. states and more than 20 international countries.
Franklin Pierce College’s athletics department sponsors more than 20 men’s and women’s sports teams. The teams participate in the NCAA Division II and in the Northeast 10 Conference. They participate in sports like crew, cross-country, baseball, basketball, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer and tennis.
Students attend Franklin Pierce in Rindge, NH, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Franklin Pierce degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management and security and law enforcement.
Franklin Pierce is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 540.
There are 2,615 students at Franklin Pierce (as of 2007-2008).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Franklin Pierce offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Franklin Pierce values student athletics, and belongs to the Northeast 10 Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Franklin Pierce College offers a student-centered higher educational opportunity to individuals committed to academic and personal achievements. The CollegeÆs academic program is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences - traditional, relevant disciplines vital to contemporary society. A distinctive element of the College is its core curriculum, Individual and Community, the spirit of which pervades the academic culture of the College. The hallmark goal of Franklin Pierce College is to prepare its students to function well as citizens and leaders of a democratic society. The College recognizes no limits to the potential of its students for future achievement.
Franklin Pierce College admits students with varying levels of past achievement, and, by requiring them to become actively engaged in their own learning, encourages habits of thought and conduct which promote a lifetime of intellectual and personal growth.
The main campus in Rindge serves persons who wish to pursue baccalaureate education in a full-time residential setting. In addition, the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies serves those throughout New Hampshire, who seek professional advancement and improvement in the quality of their lives through undergraduate and graduate studies. In all locations, study within one of the disciplines prepares a student for further formal education or for direct entry into a career field. Co-curricular programs, designed to respond to the social, moral, and physical dimensions of development, complement and support the academic programs.
Franklin Pierce College is committed to serving as an educational, intellectual, and cultural resource for the citizens of our region. The College affirms that learning, personal development, and service to others are lifelong commitments requiring continuous initiative. The College, therefore, strives to impress this realization on all its students."
More complete details are provided below.
Franklin Pierce University
40 University Drive
Rindge, NH 03461-0060
General Phone: (603) 899-4000
http://www.franklinpierce.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 200 | business management, accounting and finance, sales and marketing, accounting, MIS, financial management, human resources, international business, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 92 | general studies, political science and government, American studies, anthropology, English, history, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Media | 48 | mass communication, advertising |
| Therapy and Counseling | 41 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 39 | criminal justice and administration |
| Family and Social Work | 24 | social work |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 22 | information science, computer science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 21 | sports and fitness management |
| Education and Teaching | 19 | education |
| Art Studies | 12 | arts management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 12 | commercial art |
| Science | 11 | biology |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Fine Arts | 8 | fine arts |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 7 | environmental science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Franklin Pierce in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 428 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 72 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 37 | 8 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 32 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Franklin Pierce had a total enrollment of 2,615 students (2,379 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 91% |
| Part-Time | 9% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9% |
| Unknown | 91% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 39% |
| New Hampshire | 15% |
| Connecticut | 15% |
| New York | 9% |
| Rhode Island | 5% |
| Vermont | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Maine | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
Franklin Pierce offers campus housing for 1,482 of its 2,379 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Rindge, New Hampshire for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Hampshire Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,100 | 3,171 | 77% | 530 | 17% |
| Men | 2,063 | 1,618 | 78% | 278 | 17% |
| Women | 2,037 | 1,553 | 76% | 232 | 15% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 3% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,000 |
| Room and board | $ 9,200 |
| Room charge | $ 5,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,484 |
Financial Aid:
Franklin Pierce participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 257500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 56 | 41 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 19 | $71,255 | 11 | $72,583 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 21 | $56,659 | 9 | $73,745 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 14 | $57,530 | 19 | $61,409 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 56 | $61,173 | 41 | $65,985 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Track | Northeast 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 53 | 84 | 137 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Track | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 70 | 90 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Franklin Pierce Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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