Franklin Pierce University is an accredited private university in the Monadnock region of New Hampshire that achieves outstanding student success through the integration of liberal arts and professional programs. The University consists of the 1200-acre residential College at Rindge, the College of Business, and the College of Graduate & Professional Studies with online classes and locations throughout New Hampshire and in Goodyear, Arizona. Degrees are offered through the doctoral level. Franklin Pierce is a NCAA Division II institution, with 26 varsity athletic teams for men and women, and over 40 intramural programs/activities. Franklin Pierce combines academic excellence and experiential learning to provide students with an education that fosters intellectual curiosity, professional discipline and civic engagement. Our community of educators and learners empowers each student to discover and fulfill their unique potential, so that they enter the professional world as confident and knowledgeable leaders.