Franklin Pierce University

Consult with Franklin Pierce University's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.

FPU Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of FPU's admissions stats.

FPU 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	9%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	Yes

Franklin Pierce University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Franklin Pierce University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Info Not Available	––	––

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FPU does not offer early decision

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More on Franklin Pierce University Admissions

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Transferring to Franklin Pierce University

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to FPU

FPU has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does FPU Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at FPU

What does FPU consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Interview	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with FPU for more information on admission factors.

FPU 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to FPU, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with FPU's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Other Requirements	√			test scores
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into FPU?

Students admitted to FPU have an average unweighted GPA of 3.0.

Out of all students that were admitted, 56% submitted a class rank. At FPU 9% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 25% were in the top 25% and 56% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Franklin Pierce University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	––
3.75 and 3.99	––
3.50 and 3.74	––
3.25 and 3.49	––
3.00 and 3.24	––
2.50 and 2.9	––
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to FPU directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

FPU does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

FPU does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Franklin Pierce University

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to FPU. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in FPU during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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FPU Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to FPU?

❌ Students who are admitted to FPU must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does FPU accept transfer credits?

✅ FPU accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. FPU accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does FPU accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ FPU accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to FPU?

✅ FPU is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is FPU's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for FPU is 78%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at FPU?

❌ FPU does not offer early decision.

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