Applying to FPU

Acceptance RateSAT Median
90.00% 1,030
Franklin Pierce University's acceptance rate is 90.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 2,731 students applied and 2,458 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into FPU.
FPU's acceptance rate places 7th out of 12 New Hampshire colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,030 at FPU. FPU's SAT score ranks 5th out of 5 New Hampshire colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to FPU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Franklin Pierce University is 90.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.98%. 1,226 men and 1,468 women applied to FPU and 1,116 men and 1,336 women students were accepted.
Among them, 156 men and 120 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at FPU.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at FPU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants2,7311,2261,46800
Admitted2,4581,1161,33600
Enrolled27015612000
Acceptance Rate 90.00%91.03%91.01%--
Yield 10.98%13.98%8.98%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Franklin Pierce University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 15 students (6% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores
The median SAT score is 1,030 with 530 SAT EBRW and 500 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 580 and the 25th percentile is 490. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 560 and 25th percentile is 455 .
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at FPU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total94510301140
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing490530580
SAT Math455500560
ACT Composite000
ACT Math000
ACT English000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at FPU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Franklin Pierce University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
FPU Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Considered, if submitted
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to FPU.
Admission Information for Applying to FPU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationhttps://www.franklinpierce.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.franklinpierce.edu/admissions/get-started/index.html
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers outside a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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