Franklin University
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This school is more affordable than other private schools
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$9,552
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About Franklin University
Franklin University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Columbus, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,008, and admissions are selective. The university offers 48 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 42%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $9,552.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information not available
Retention Rate Insight
9% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
42% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
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Open admission Yes
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards6k
Students enrolled
100%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
51%
Unknown
21%
Black
16%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
57%
Socio-economic diversity
42% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
61
Total Online Enrollment
5,926
Percent of Programs Online
15% On-campus
85% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 91% online
Bachelor's 83% online
Graduate Certificate 100% online
Master's 92% online
Doctorate 100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $9,552 | $9,552 |
| Graduate | $16,080 | $16,080 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,080 |
| On-campus room and board | Currently unavailable |
| On-campus other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,932 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,724 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,724 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $10,632 | $10,632 |
| Off-campus without family | $30,288 | $30,288 |
| Off-campus with family | $16,356 | $16,356 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
44%
State Grant Aid
24%
Institution Grant Aid
87%
Pell Grant
42%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
$43k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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