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The main campus of Franklin Pierce is in Rindge, New Hampshire (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Franklin Pierce offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Franklin Pierce students most commonly major in a field related to business and management, computer science and engineering, and family and social work.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending Franklin Pierce come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
In 2005, the school had 1,007 enrolled students.
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 College - Graduate And Professional Studies
20 College Rd
Rindge, NH 03461-0060
General Phone: (603) 899-4000
Admissions Phone: (603) 899-4055
Financial Aid Phone: (603) 899-4180
http://www.fpc.edu
Franklin Pierce awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 167 | business management, accounting and finance, sales and marketing, financial management, accounting, human resources, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 46 | general studies, American studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 37 | computer science, information science |
| Family And Social Work | 26 | human services, social work |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 21 | criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Media | 2 | mass communication |
Number of programs and degrees for Franklin Pierce in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 183 | 14 |
| Master's degree | 74 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 54 | 9 |
In 2005, Franklin Pierce had a total enrollment of 1,007 students (661 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 33% |
| Massachusetts | 7% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (603) 899-4055
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,460 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,460 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Franklin Pierce participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 257501)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (603) 899-4180
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $52,488 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $44,197 | 3 | $50,597 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $47,750 | 5 | $49,856 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
General Studies
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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