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Franklin Pierce University

Franklin Pierce University
40 University Drive
Rindge, NH 03461

Official telephone: (603) 899-4000
Fax number: (603) 899-6448
Website: www.franklinpierce.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Linda P. Quimby,
Assistant Vice President of Enrollment
Contacting the office: 603 899-4050
800 437-0048 (toll free)
603 899-4394 (fax)
admissions@
franklinpierce.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 10%
Application fee: $40
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Standardized test scores required of student-athletes and students applying for health sciences to D.P.T. Pathway Program.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required of some, SAT II not used
School's test preference: SAT I
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: August 31 for SAT I/ACT, August 31 for SAT II
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 3 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 3 recommended
Other: 3 required, 3 recommended
Total: 16 required, 16 recommended
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 2.7
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 97%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 60%
Average SAT I: 481 verbal, 467 math, 1409 combined
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1240 - 1550
Average ACT: 19 English, 21 math, 20 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 19 - 23
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 92%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 7%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,740
Number of applicants offered admission: 2,981 (80%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 418 (14%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 81%
Tuition deposit amount: $200, refundable until May 1.
Room deposit amount: $250, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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