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Franklin College
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  • 4 Year
  • FRANKLIN, IN

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade B

About

101 BRANIGIN BLVD
FRANKLIN, IN 46131
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
From Franklin College

Franklin College is a liberal arts institution about 20 minutes from downtown Indianapolis. Our average class size of 15 allows students to thrive through personal interactions and individual mentorship. In addition, our liberal arts curriculum offers transformative opportunities that translate into empowered perspectives and real-world jobs. Our faculty and staff challenge students to stretch beyond easy answers and become leaders in their fields. At the end of the day, we are self-motivated, lifelong learners who relentlessly pursue the best in ourselves and in our community.

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Franklin College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
95%
SAT Range
960-1180
ACT Range
20-26
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$21,929 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$25,898 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 48 responses
75%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 48 responses
73%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 48 responses

Majors

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The Franklin College experience involves so much more than learning in the classroom. In our tight-knit community, you will connect with your professors, network with field experts and make lifelong friends. Find your fit in Greek Life, Religious Life and more than 40 student clubs and organizations, offering leadership opportunities and hundreds of ways to get involved on campus!

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
865 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
7
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
43%
Varsity Athletes
53%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 37 responses
  • Academic and athletic
    65%
  • Unique
    16%
  • Goal driven
    14%
  • Weirdos
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
87%
Poll
53%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 59 responses
Poll
67%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 63 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 39 responses
  • Community
    54%
  • Small
    26%
  • Home away from home
    10%
  • Boring
    8%
  • Country, spiritually well
    3%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,100 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
61%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
93%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 30 responses

Franklin College Reviews

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