Franklin Pierce College
Mission Statement
Franklin Pierce College offers a student-centered higher educational opportunity to individuals committed to academic and personal achievements. The Colleges academic program is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences - traditional, relevant disciplines vital to contemporary society. A distinctive element of the College is its core curriculum, Individual and Community, the spirit of which pervades the academic culture of the College. The hallmark goal of Franklin Pierce College is to prepare its students to function well as citizens and leaders of a democratic society. The College recognizes no limits to the potential of its students for future achievement. Franklin Pierce College admits students with varying levels of past achievement, and, by requiring them to become actively engaged in their own learning, encourages habits of thought and conduct which promote a lifetime of intellectual and personal growth. The main campus in Rindge serves persons who wish to pursue baccalaureate education in a full-time residential setting. In addition, the Division of Graduate and Professional Studies serves those throughout New Hampshire, who seek professional advancement and improvement in the quality of their lives through undergraduate and graduate studies. In all locations, study within one of the disciplines prepares a student for further formal education or for direct entry into a career field. Co-curricular programs, designed to respond to the social, moral, and physical dimensions of development, complement and support the academic programs. Franklin Pierce College is committed to serving as an educational, intellectual, and cultural resource for the citizens of our region. The College affirms that learning, personal development, and service to others are lifelong commitments requiring continuous initiative. The College, therefore, strives to impress this realization on all its students.
General Information
  • College Ownership
  • 4-year, Private College
  • Student Type
  • Coeducational
  • College Enrollment
  • 2615
  • Campus Setting
  • Rural
  • College Acceptance Rate
  • 73
  • Distance Learning
  • YES
  • Tuition and Fees, In State
  • 26516
  • Tuition and Fees, Out of State
  • 26516
  • Geographic Region
  • New England
  • Carnegie Classification
  • Degree-granting, primarily baccalaureate or above
Administration
  • Chief Administrator
  • George J Hagerty
  • Administrator Title
  • President
  • General Information
  • 603-899-4000
  • Financial Aid Office
  • 603-899-4180
  • Admissions Office
  • 603-899-4055
Degrees Offered
  • Associates
  • Bachelors
  • Masters
  • Above
Key Financials
  • In-state Tuition & Fees 26516
  • Out-of-state Tuition & Fees 26516
Special Learning Activities
  • Study Abroad YES
  • Weekend College Yes
  • Teacher Certification Yes
  • Army ROTC Yes
  • Navy ROTC No
  • Air Force ROTC Yes
Address
  • 20 College Rd
  • Rindge, New Hampshire 03461-0060
  • Phone : 6038994000
  • Website: http://www.fpc.edu
Faculty
  • N/A
  • Full Time Enrollment 1596
  • N/A
  • Male Female Ratio 1 : 1
  • Average Male Faculty Salary 51549
  • Average Female Faculty Salary 49475
  • Average Faculty Salary 50847