Franklin Pierce University
About
Situated on a scenic 1,200-acre lakeside campus at the foot of Mount Monadnock, Franklin Pierce University is best known for its tight-knit community and a distinctive environment that seamlessly blends outdoor recreation on Pearly Pond with a highly personalized education. The university excels in professional preparation, particularly through its esteemed College of Health and Natural Sciences—which offers coveted direct-entry pathways into competitive doctoral physical therapy and physician assistant programs—as well as robust majors in business, communication, and environmental science. Student life is defined by an active, outdoorsy campus culture and a passionate school spirit anchored by championship-caliber NCAA Division II Ravens athletics. What truly sets Franklin Pierce apart is its commitment to experiential learning, ensuring that every student gains real-world readiness through guaranteed opportunities for internships, hands-on research, or study abroad.
Wikipedia:Franklin Pierce University is a private university in Rindge, New Hampshire, United States. It was founded as Franklin Pierce College in 1962, combining a liberal arts foundation with coursework for professional preparation.
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Franklin Pierce University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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