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Franklin Pierce University (formerly Franklin Pierce College) is a private college founded in 1962. Its 1,000-acre campus is located at the base of Mount Monadnock, 20 miles from Keene, 65 miles from Boston.

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Private
studentType
Coed
1,118
Undergraduates
507
Men - 45.3%
612
Women - 54.7%
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Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
78% of 5,150 applicants were admitted
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
2.97
SAT Math
510-560 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
510-610 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
$62,074
Tuition and Fees
$44,963
Room and Board
$15,911
Average Percent of Need Met
73%
Average Freshman Award
$27,091
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$38,237
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Academic Calendar System
Other
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
Not reported
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Rindge Population
6,129
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
90% of all students
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.4%
Asian
1.5%
Black/African-American
6.7%
Hispanic/Latino
9.1%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.2%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.2%
White
76%
Unknown
2.9%
International Students
3.4%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
68%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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