Franklin University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Columbus, OH

This school is more affordable than other private schools

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$9,552

Avg tuition

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About Franklin University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

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 44 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.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

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.

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6k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

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

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

16% On-campus

84% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 90% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 82% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 92% online

Doctorate Check Bold 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

Federal Grant Aid $4,775
State Grant Aid $3,455
Institution Grant Aid $15,003
Pell Grant Aid $4,092

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debt after graduation

$43k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

History

BA

MA

DOC

8

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

9

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

10

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

12

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

13

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

14

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

15

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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.