Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, FPU's acceptance rate is 92.72% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.91%. 1,392 men and 1,753 women applied to FPU and 1,296 men and 1,620 women students were accepted.
Among them, 161 men and 157 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). 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
Applicants3,1451,3921,75300
Admitted2,9161,2961,62000
Enrolled31816115700
Acceptance Rate 92.72%93.10%92.41%--
Yield 10.91%12.42%9.69%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 54 students (17% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 6 students (2%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at FPU.
The median SAT score is 1,095 with 560 SAT EBRW and 535 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 610 and the 25th percentile is 510. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 560 and 25th percentile is 510 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 22 and 25th percentile score of 19 at FPU. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 18.
The SAT and ACT scores at Franklin Pierce University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,125, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at FPU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total102010951170
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing510560610
SAT Math510535560
ACT Composite192122
ACT Math172023
ACT English131822
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 318 first-year students enrolled in FPU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.37% and part-time students is 0.63%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 50.63% and women students is 49.37%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at FPU.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at FPU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total31816115700
Full-time31616015600
Part-time21100
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, Recommendations, 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 .
Get Programs and Admission Information
FPU Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsRequired
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 Informationwww.franklinpierce.edu/admissions/index.htm
Online Applicationwww.franklinpierce.edu/academics/online/apply.htm
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits 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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