More selective than 10% of New Hampshire colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
6% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Franklin Pierce University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Franklin Pierce University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Franklin Pierce University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 545 | 632 |
| SAT math | 512 | 650 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1057 | 1282 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Franklin Pierce University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 93% | 545–632 | 512–650 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 90% | 490–580 | 455–560 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Franklin Pierce University compared with other New Hampshire colleges?
Franklin Pierce University has the 10th-lowest acceptance rate of 10 New Hampshire colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Saint Anselm College | 78% | 80% | $34,779 |
| 3 | Colby-Sawyer College | 80% | 57% | $27,431 |
| 4 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester | 81% | 50% | $9,992 |
| 5 | Rivier University | 83% | 52% | $28,082 |
| 6 | Plymouth State University | 88% | 52% | $19,216 |
| 7 | University of New Hampshire | 88% | 76% | $23,805 |
| 8 | Keene State College | 90% | 60% | $17,887 |
| 9 | New England College | 92% | 35% | $26,972 |
| 10 | Franklin Pierce University | 93% | 54% | $27,154 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New Hampshire colleges →
Who enrolls at Franklin Pierce University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Franklin Pierce University admissions questions
What is the Franklin Pierce University acceptance rate?
Franklin Pierce University accepts 93% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,463 of 2,731 applicants were admitted.
Does Franklin Pierce University require the SAT or ACT?
Franklin Pierce University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 6% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Franklin Pierce University?
The middle 50% of Franklin Pierce University enrolled first-year students scored 1057–1282 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Franklin Pierce University?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (268 of 2,463).
Is Franklin Pierce University getting harder to get into?
Franklin Pierce University accepted 93% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 90% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Franklin Pierce University overview