Franklin Pierce University

Located in Rindge, N.H., Franklin Pierce College is one of the leading providers of higher education in New England. Founded by Frank DiPietro, the college has been operational for more than 100 years. Approved by New England Association of Schools and Colleges and New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission, it enrolls more than 6,000 students annually. Franklin Pierce is a member of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, Association for Innovation in Higher Education, College and University Personnel Association, and Council of Independent Colleges. It offers a wide variety of courses, such as anthropology, archaeology, criminal justice education, secondary education, psychology, social work and counseling, business administration, accounting, arts management, and marketing. The college also offers majors in sports and recreation management, natural sciences, computer technology, mathematics, visual and performing arts, graphic and mass communications, journalism, media studies, theatre and dance, humanities, and Latin American studies.