Franklin Pierce University’s the highest goal is the development of intellect and character. That what sets a Franklin Pierce education aside from others is that it requires that its students contribute far larger than they might have expected when they entered.

As an academic home, it is an advanced New England local school specializing in the liberal arts, sciences, business, and associated professional disciplines. This distinctiveness and the mission that animates it have a particular impact on an ever-increasing population of lifetime learners through the College of Graduate and Professional Studies.

Admissions
Students can apply to enter in the fall, spring or summer Sessions. Applicants are assessed on an individual basis with the student's ability and genuineness of intention of main concern. The tendency toward better grades, more complicated course work and greater school participation are considered greatly in the student's behalf. Advisor support and additional recommendations are appreciated and are given particular consideration. Class size and campus setting are such that SAT results are usually a less applicable predictor of success at FP than continuing classroom success.

The College admits secondary school graduates who have a genuine wish for higher education, have showed potential to obtain this education, and have proofed good citizenship. Admission is open to all eligible applicants irrespective of race, religion, physical disability, or ethnic origin. Applications are handled on a rolling basis; there is no application deadline.

Candidates considered for admission to Franklin Pierce University normally must be graduates of a certified secondary school if not qualified for early admission. Franklin Pierce University maintains the efforts of secondary school executives and governing bodies to have their schools attain regional accredited status to offer consistent guarantee of the quality of the educational training of its applicants for admission.

Financial Aid
Financial assistance is available for eligible students in the form of federal loans and grants. Independent assistance resources are also obtainable with varying criteria. Franklin Pierce University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC).