About Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, New Hampshire, is home to Franklin Pierce University, a private nonprofit university serving roughly 992 undergraduates. The federal student-to-faculty ratio is about 13 to 1.
Nursing programs at Franklin Pierce University
According to federal completion records, Franklin Pierce University awards nursing credentials at the bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) and master’s degree in nursing (MSN) levels. A recent year’s totals include about 15 bachelor’s-level nursing graduates and about 17 master’s-level nursing graduates. A bachelor’s program is the traditional four-year route to RN licensure and the usual starting point for later graduate study; see our ADN vs. BSN guide if you are still deciding on a degree level. The MSN option is aimed at licensed nurses moving into advanced practice, leadership, or teaching. That is a relatively small annual graduating class, so ask how many seats open each year.
Cost and student outcomes
Published tuition and fees are about $48,100 a year. The average net price (what students receiving federal aid pay after grants and scholarships) is about $23,000 a year. About 37% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Federal earnings data puts median pay for those bachelor’s-level nursing graduates at roughly $87,300 one year after finishing and $77,700 four years out. These are estimates for graduates with reported earnings, not a promise. Schoolwide, about 55% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time and 74% return for a second year.
Applying and licensure
The school admits most applicants (about 93% overall), but that does not mean a nursing seat is guaranteed. Expect the nursing program to have its own application, prerequisite courses, and limited seats. Our guide to getting into nursing school explains what programs typically look for. Licensure runs through the state board of nursing in New Hampshire, and graduates sit for the NCLEX. Confirm that the specific program holds ACEN or CCNE accreditation and is approved by the state before you enroll. Compare other schools on our nursing schools in New Hampshire page.
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and can change. Confirm current details with the school.