Overview

Franklin Pierce University is a private university that combines liberal arts study with professional education for undergraduate and graduate students. Its residential campus in Rindge serves undergraduates, while academic centers in Manchester and Lebanon, New Hampshire, Goodyear, Arizona, and Round Rock, Texas, run graduate and professional programs. Students earn degrees through the doctoral level in classroom-based and online programs, including business, health sciences and education. Campus life includes residential housing and NCAA Division II athletics, with teams competing as the Ravens. Founded in 1962, the university's main campus and institutional seat are in Rindge, New Hampshire.