FPU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Franklin Pierce University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is FPU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Franklin Pierce University (FPU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. FPU's acceptance rate is 93.47% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 2,373 students applied and 2,218 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into FPU.

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).

FPU's acceptance rate places 8th out of 11 New Hampshire colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1175 at FPU. FPU's SAT score ranks 4th out of 6 New Hampshire colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
FPU's yield rate is 13.17%, which is significantly lower by 16.26 percentage points (approximately 55.3% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to FPU at New Hampshire colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%. This comparison helps contextualize FPU's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, FPU's acceptance rate is 93.47% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.17%. 1,197 men and 1,175 women applied to FPU and 1,108 men and 1,109 women students were accepted.

Among them, 158 men and 134 women were enrolled in FPU. You can explore the FPU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at FPU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,373	1,197	1,175	0	1
Admitted	2,218	1,108	1,109	0	1
Enrolled	292	158	134	0	0
Acceptance Rate	93.47%	92.56%	94.38%	-	100.00%
Yield	13.17%	14.26%	12.08%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Franklin Pierce University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 26 students (9% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 2 students (1% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at FPU.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,175, including 585 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 590 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 632 and the 25th percentile is 545. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 650 and the 25th percentile is 512.

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at FPU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,057	1,175	1,282
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	545	585	632
SAT Math	512	590	650

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

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 required, but considered in admission process at FPU. The english proficiency test is required .

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 GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Considered, if submitted
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to FPU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.franklinpierce.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://www.franklinpierce.edu/admissions/get-started/index.html
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the FPU?

FPU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 93.47%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to FPU?

FPU recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to FPU is 1,175. A higher SAT score will strengthen your application.

Does FPU require essays or personal statements?

FPU recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for FPU admission?

FPU recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

FPU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, FPU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, FPU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for FPU?

The institutional SAT code for FPU is 3395.