Franklin Pierce University
School info
3.4
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.2
Food
2.5
Clubs
3.6
Facilities
3.4
Internet
3
Location
3.3
Opportunities
3.5
Safety
4.2
Social
3.4
Happiness
3.6
Basic Information
Location
- Rindge, NH
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Private university
- Established: November 14, 1962; 61 years ago (November 14, 1962)
- Founder: Frank S. DiPietro
Academic information
Key Area
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Environmental Science and Policy
- Health and Natural Sciences
- Education
- Business and Sustainability
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 1,750
- Undergraduates: 1,279
- Postgraduates: 545
Notable Alumni
- Temple Grandin
- Rebekah Harkness
- Steve Hathaway
- Johannah Leedham
- Henry Simmons
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Good reviews
Overall 4.3
Franklin Pierce University has given me a great college experience. I graduated from Franklin Pierce University in 2015 with a Bachelors of Science in Biology and B.A. in Mathematics with in three years. I played in the universities tennis team and worked as a data analyst. The university is extremely helpful with your individual success.
Overall 4.2
Coming to this school has been the best choice I have ever made. FPU has made me one of the best people I could have ever become and given me opportunities I know I can't get anywhere else. The community and the school are equally great and quickly becoming more up to date on a lot of things. I love this school and I don't ever want to leave!
Overall 4.2
Franklin Pierce has open many doors for me. I will always appreciate what I have learned from this college.
Overall 4.1
Going to FPU was the best decision that I have ever made. The psychology department is incredible. The professors truly care about you and want to see you succeed. Everyone will know you by name. Get involved! You won't regret it!
Overall 4.1
If you want to smoke pot and just get I guess you can do that here. HOWEVER, if you want unprecedented access to top notch professors, then this is the place. It's all a question of how much you assert yourself.
Overall 4
FPU is in a small, quiet, rural new england town. There isn't much to do off campus except outdoorsy activities. The professors are overall challenging, but give you a fantastic education. There are many clubs and organizations to join. Overall, I am very happy I chose FPU for my degree.
Overall 4
Its an awesome little college!! I couldnt imagine being anywhere else!
Bad reviews
Overall 1.3
I think Franklin Pierce has a lot to catch up on, though they give great scholarships, its not a very impressive school academically or atmosphere wise. The school has a 93% acceptance rate
Overall 1.4
Most of the students that go there are very groupie. Love how it is on the lake and that you are about to go swimming, kayak, and paddle board. Nothing to really do on campus.
Overall 1.6
Regarding CGPS programs at the satellite campuses. The educators were knowledgable but few put in the effort to reach out to students. I had multiple instructors who were unapproachable which downgraded my overall experience. My advisor left FPU during my last year and the school failed to tell me. I wish I went to a real school like UNH Instead.
Overall 1.8
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