Franklin University Fact Sheet

Franklin University serves a diverse student body

• More than 11,000 students enroll in online and on-campus classes annually
• Students range in age from 18-73 with an average of 33 for undergraduate students and 35 for graduate students
• The average class size is 18
• Annually more than 500 international students representing 70 different countries call Franklin their educational home

Franklin University eliminates barriers to earning a college education

• Student Services Staff walks 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
• Tuition rates are among the lowest 10% in the nation
• More than 50% 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

Franklin University is convenient and student friendly

• Student Services Staff has been nationally recognized for their service to students
• The majority of our students work full time while attending Franklin
• Courses are offered at our Indianapolis location, central Ohio locations, and online through our Virtual Campus
• Most classes meet at night to fit busy work schedules
• Classes offered in 3-, 6-, 12-, and 15-week formats
• Students enjoy free parking at all Franklin University locations

Franklin University is recognized for excellence and innovation

• Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, 312.236.0456.
• Franklin University, is regulated by The Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education, 302 W. Washington St., Room E201, Indianapolis, IN 46201, 1.800.227.5695 or 317.232.1320.
• Franklin's MBA  Program can be completed on campus or online through our Virtual Campus
• More than 250 community colleges across the U.S.  have partnered with Franklin University to assist their graduates in completing their bachelor's degrees online through our Community College Alliance
• 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