Tuition & Fees - Academic Year 2012 - 2013

Franklin University continually strives to balance providing a quality education at an affordable cost. Education expenses can be a significant factor in the decision to attend college and Franklin University undergraduate tuition remains one of the lowest of all independent baccalaureate colleges and universities in Ohio. Our tuition rates continue the University’s commitment to financial transparency and represent the total cost per hour, without any numerous hidden fees that you find at many other institutions.  Examples of these fees include: instruction, course materials, parking, and student services.

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Undergraduate Educational Costs

Initial Processing Fee (non-refundable) $25.00
Standard tuition per credit hour $415.00
Tuition per credit hour for Computer Science, Web Development, Information Technology, Graphics, and Management Information Sciences courses $485.00
Franklin University Proficiency Examination (FUPE)
per credit hour attempted
$40.00
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) per credit hour attempted
(CLEP examination fee: $80; administration fee: $20)
$100.00
College Composition CLEP
(CLEP examination fee: $90; administration fee: $20)
$110.00
Prior Learning Portfolio evaluation per credit hour requested $50.00
Deferred Tuition application fee (non-refundable) $50.00
Late payment fee for deferred tuition reimbursement plan $100.00
Graduation application fee* (non-refundable) $55.00
*Graduation application late fee (non-refundable)
Summer 2013 Trimester

Applications received from May 21 - June 3: $100.00

Returned check processing fee $25.00
Cost of collection of past due balances Actual Costs Incurred

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Estimate your undergraduate educational costs with our Net Price Tuition Calculator. For more accurate out of pocket costs, subtract room and board estimates. Franklin University serves primarily working adults and does not offer on-campus housing.

Graduate Educational Costs

Application Fee (non-refundable) $30.00
Standard tuition per credit hour $565.00
Tuition per credit hour for M.S. in Computer Science $635.00
Tuition per credit hour for M.S. in Instructional Design & Performance Technology $500.00
Deferred Tuition application fee (non-refundable) $50.00
Late payment fee for deferred tuition reimbursement plan $100.00
Graduation application fee* (non-refundable) $75.00
*Graduation application late fee (non-refundable)
Summer 2013 Trimester

Applications received from May 21 - June 3: $100.00

Returned check processing fee $25.00
Cost of collection of past due balances Actual Costs Incurred

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Learn more about Transferring Credit to Franklin University!

The University accepts all tuition and fees with the understanding that the student, in paying such tuition and fees, agrees to abide by all University policies and regulations, whether or not printed in the Academic Bulletin, and by any decisions of the administration and faculty regarding the student's status at the University.

Although every effort is made to provide accurate information on educational costs and fees, the University reserves the right to change its tuition, fees, and charges as economic conditions warrant. Those who fail to pay accounts when due are delinquent and may be dropped from classes. Students with delinquent financial obligations will not be permitted to enroll for subsequent trimesters. Past-due balances must be paid by cashier's check (money order), MasterCard, VISA or Discover. Personal checks are not accepted for past-due balances.


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