Franklin Pierce University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Franklin Pierce University is a private nonprofit institution located in Rindge, New Hampshire with approximately 992 undergraduate students enrolled. Franklin Pierce University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The average net price after financial aid is $27,154 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $45,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Franklin Pierce University is a private university in Rindge, New Hampshire, United States. It was founded as Franklin Pierce College in 1962, combining a liberal arts foundation with coursework for professional preparation.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 90% acceptance rate and small campus (just over 1,000 undergrads) means it's accessible and personal, but a 46% graduation rate is a real red flag worth pressing the school on before committing. The $45,000 median earnings after 10 years are modest, though manageable debt averaging $19,500 at graduation helps soften that concern. Worth considering if you need a smaller, supportive environment and have a clear major in mind, but ask hard questions about what's driving so many students to leave before finishing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 1% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (992 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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