Franklin University Fact Sheet

Serving a diverse student body

  • More than 10,000 students enroll at Franklin annually
  • Our students range in age from 18-73 with an average of 33 for undergraduate students and 35 for graduate students
  • The average class size in 2006 was 20
  • Annually more than 270 international students representing more than 60 different countries call Franklin their educational home

Eliminating barriers to earning a college education

  • Our Student Services Associates walk you through your college career from application to graduation
  • Open undergraduate admissions and multiple start dates throughout the year make the decision to prepare for your future easy
  • We have the lowest tuition of any independent college in the state of Ohio and among the lowest in the country
  • More than 75% of Franklin students receive some type of financial assistance including grants, loans, scholarships or our deferred payment option
  • More than 85% of our students have transferred credits from other schools
  • We offer a wide variety of Undergraduate Majors and 3 Graduate Programs

Convenient and student friendly

  • Our Student Services Associates have been nationally recognized for their service to students
  • The majority of our students work full-time while attending Franklin
  • Courses are offered at our Main Campus in downtown Columbus, three locations in Delaware (New!), Dublin, Westerville, our Virtual Campus,online and through numerous community and technical colleges across the nation
  • Most classes meet at night to fit busy work schedules
  • Students have the option of taking classes in 3-, 6-, 12-, and 15-week formats
  • Students enjoy free parking at each of our campuses

Recognized for excellence and innovation

  • Franklin is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Franklin's Vantage MBA®  Program is one of the largest and most respected in central Ohio and can be completed on-campus at any of our campus locations or online through our Virtual Campus
  • More than 245 community colleges across the U.S.  have partnered with Franklin University to assist their graduates in completing their bachelor's degrees online 
  • Franklin adjunct instructors practice what they teach and stay current with business and industry trends
  • Franklin was chosen by the U.S. Department of Education as one of the first 15 colleges, college systems, or college consortia to participate in a pilot program allowing unlimited distance education students to be eligible for financial aid
  • The U.S. Army chose Franklin as one of the original 29 institutions to participate in the delivery of online education to eligible soldiers via the GoArmyEd portal