- Acceptance rate: 93% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 545–632 reading and writing, 512–650 math
- Average net price: $25,557 a year (2022–23)
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Franklin Pierce University reported an acceptance rate of 93% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Franklin Pierce University reviews each application.
Franklin Pierce University GPA requirements
Franklin Pierce University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Franklin Pierce University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Franklin Pierce University acceptance rate
Franklin Pierce University admitted 2,218 of 2,373 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 93%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Franklin Pierce University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Rindge, New Hampshire, with 997 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Franklin Pierce University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 545 | 585 | 632 |
| SAT Math | 512 | 590 | 650 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1175 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Franklin Pierce University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Franklin Pierce University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $25,557 a year at Franklin Pierce University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Franklin Pierce University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Franklin Pierce University admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What SAT scores do Franklin Pierce University students have?
The middle 50% of Franklin Pierce University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 545–632 in reading and writing and 512–650 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is it easy to get into Franklin Pierce University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Franklin Pierce University admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Franklin Pierce University?
A lot: Franklin Pierce University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Franklin Pierce University?
Franklin Pierce University's acceptance rate was 93% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,218 of 2,373 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Franklin Pierce University look for?
Franklin Pierce University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Franklin Pierce University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Franklin Pierce University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 9% sent SAT scores.
Does Franklin Pierce University consider legacy status?
No. Franklin Pierce University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Franklin Pierce University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $25,557 a year at Franklin Pierce University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Franklin Pierce University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Franklin Pierce University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Franklin Pierce University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Franklin Pierce UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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