Franklin University
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This school is more affordable than other private schools
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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 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.
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
16% On-campus
84% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 90% online
Bachelor's 82% 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
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Operations Management and Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Related Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Financial Planning and Services
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Insurance
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations/Image Management
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Biological and Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Security and Protective Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Game and Interactive Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
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