Franklin Pierce University

Franklin Pierce University – Rindge, NH

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As you pull up to the college, you have a scenic view of Pearly Pond, which is beautiful as the mist forms a layer on top. One of the upper class-man dorms over sees this lake from their townhomes. Beautiful, sprawling and hilly campus located in a more remote and picturesque part of NH, with Mt. Monadnock as a backdrop.

• Private
• Undergraduate enrollment – 1,711, 1,450 students at the main campus in Rindge
• Admit rate – 76%
• Financial Aid forms required – FAFSA
• Retention rate – 70%
• Mid 50% SAT/ACT range – Not reported/17-20
• Student to faculty ratio – 14:1
• All Students can have a car on campus for free
• Offers environmental sciences, sports media, health sciences, criminal justice, among other majors
• Grounded in the liberal arts
• Involved and welcoming student body and faculty
• Div II athletics, 35% of the Students participate
• 45% participate in intramural sports
• Have a football team
• Women’s and men’s ice hockey
• Direct admit DPT and PA programs
• Generous school with financial and merit aid
• Very robust on line education for both grads and undergrads
• Health care an area of expertise
• Campus in Manchester, NH, Goodyear, AZ – All offering DPT programming
• Test Optional except for recruited athletes, but doesn’t have to be considered, and also for the Direct admit DPT
• Merit scholarships range from $17k – $35k
• Full tuition scholarship is awarded to all Direct admit DPT program – 10 are admitted
• Fitzwater Scholarship – Stacked on top of aid that a student has received ($2k per year)
• Having living learning communities, wellness housing, as an example
• Give Merit money to international students

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