Franklin Pierce University
Franklin Pierce University is one of the twelve private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in New Hampshire. The campus is located in a rural area, in Rindge.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,303 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 462 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 323 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 70%). Every year 49% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Franklin Pierce College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $32,445, and fees were $2,550. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $32,445 and $2,550 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students2,303 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate70% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1968 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 09/01/2013 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 10/01/2009 - Current |
Admission
76%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,082/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,082/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,082/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $665/credit | |
| In State Students | $665/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $665/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $48,690 | $48,690 | $48,690 |
| ADN | 70 | $75,740 | $75,740 | $75,740 |
| BSN | 125 | $135,250 | $135,250 | $135,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $33,250 | $33,250 | $33,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Franklin Pierce University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 35% | $4,148 |
| Other Federal Grant | 18% | $387 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 4% | $3,519 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $21,713 |
| Federal Student Loans | 86% | $6,232 |
| Private Loans | 17% | $13,470 |
$26,673
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$23,064 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$21,873 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$24,989 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$26,935 |
| Over $110,000$23,822 |
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Student Population
1,713
Undergrads
590
Graduates
1,318
Women
985
Men
83%
Full-time
17%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
74% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
|
Hispanic |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New Hampshire state board of nursing.
