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Interested in attending Franklin Pierce University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Franklin Pierce University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

93
%
Acceptance rate

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Franklin Pierce University?

93%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Franklin Pierce accepted 93% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,372 people applied and 2,218 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1109 / 1175 (94%)
Men
1108 / 1197 (93%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Franklin Pierce University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

13%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 13% ended up enrolling at Franklin Pierce University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Franklin Pierce University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Franklin Pierce considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Franklin Pierce University?

Grades

9% of freshmen who attended Franklin Pierce were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 25% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

9%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
512
75th Percentile
650
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
545
75th Percentile
632
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1020
75th Percentile
1170
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