Franklin Pierce University
Academics
- Graduation Rate52%
- Majors Available46
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio13:1
- Retention Rate73%
AP Credit Policy
The University recognizes secondary school accomplishment by means of advanced placement. Applicants may qualify for such credit by satisfactory achievement on the College Board Advanced Placement Exams (typically a score of 3 or higher; 4 or higher for some majors - see equivalency sheet on eRaven). Official score reports must be submitted to the University from College Board for credit to be granted.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 6 | FA101 - 3 credits FA Elective - 3 credits |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 6 | FA102 - 3 credits FA Elective - 3 credits |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | FA183 - 3 credits FA Elective - 3 credits |
| Biology | 3 | 8 | BI101 - 4 credits BI102 - 4 credits |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MT221 - 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MT221 - 4 credits MT222 - 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 | CH101 - 4 credits CH102 - 4 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Drawing | 3 | 6 | FA201 - 3 credits FA Elective - 3 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 6 | GLE110 - 3 credits EN Elective - 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 6 | GLE110 - 3 credits EN Elective - 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | ES101 or ES103 |
| European History | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | LF101 - 3 credits LF102 - 3 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ET101 - 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ET102 - 3 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 | MU151 - 3 credits MU152 - 3 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PH101 - 4 credits |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PH102 - 4 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PH102 - 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PH101 - 4 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PS101 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | LS101 - 3 credits LS102 - 3 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | LS321 - 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MT260 - 3 credits |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PO201 - 3 credits |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting and Finance
- Anthropology
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
C
- Communication, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
D
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Documentary Production
E
- Education, General
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
H
- Health Services Administration
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Human Services, General
I
- International/Globalization Studies
- Irish Studies
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
M
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music, General
N
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Practice
P
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports Communication
- Sustainability Studies
W
- Women's Studies
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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