Franklin Pierce University Acceptance Rate
Rindge, New Hampshire · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,731
- Admitted
- 2,463
- Yield
- 10.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Franklin Pierce University's acceptance rate has risen from 84.3% in 2014–15 to 90.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 3,604 to 2,731 (-24%) over that period.
Its 90.2% rate makes Franklin Pierce University more selective than about 21% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 11 tracked New Hampshire schools, it is more selective than about 27%.
Franklin Pierce University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 10.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,604 | 3,038 | 84.3% | 455 |
| 2015–16 | 3,740 | 2,981 | 79.7% | 418 |
| 2016–17 | 6,506 | 5,295 | 81.4% | 635 |
| 2017–18 | 5,642 | 4,312 | 76.4% | 462 |
| 2018–19 | 5,240 | 3,464 | 66.1% | 456 |
| 2019–20 | 5,150 | 3,424 | 66.5% | 416 |
| 2020–21 | 4,517 | 3,825 | 84.7% | 377 |
| 2021–22 | 3,305 | 2,926 | 88.5% | 271 |
| 2022–23 | 3,145 | 2,916 | 92.7% | 318 |
| 2023–24 | 2,731 | 2,463 | 90.2% | 268 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,468 | 1,337 | 91.1% |
| Men | 1,226 | 1,110 | 90.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–580 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 455–560 |
How Franklin Pierce University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Franklin Pierce University's acceptance rate?
Franklin Pierce University's acceptance rate is 90.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,463 admitted of 2,731 applicants).
Is Franklin Pierce University test optional?
Franklin Pierce University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Franklin Pierce University?
Franklin Pierce University received 2,731 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,463.
What SAT score do you need for Franklin Pierce University?
Admitted students at Franklin Pierce University typically scored 490–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 455–560 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Franklin Pierce University getting harder to get into?
Franklin Pierce University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 84.3% in 2014–15 to 90.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.franklinpierce.edu/.