Earn a high-quality degree from an accredited University

When it comes to choosing a college or university, accreditation matters. Accredited universities and programs are held to a higher academic standard by state and/or regional governing bodies, making sure your education is of the utmost quality.

Franklin is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, recently earning the maximum period of reaccreditation. Additionally, Franklin received specialized accreditation of numerous business degree programs by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).

Franklin University is truly distinctive.

Among other institutions, Franklin stands out in meeting the needs of students who have the ambition to continue their education in combination with other responsibilities. We are proud to be a nonprofit University that has been dedicated to serving working adults for more than a century by offering relevant and attainable educational programs. Need proof? We've been receiving awards for our academic integrity, ability to deliver quality, online instruction and our student services. A quick list is below. You can read more on our website.

  • Awarded the inaugural Exemplar of Integrity Award by the Center for Academic Integrity for promoting and maintaining the values of academic integrity.
  • Named the 2011 "Best of Business in Online Education" winner in Columbus C.E.O. reader survey.
  • Ranked in the top 20 of the Online Education Database (OEDb) Online College Rankings.
  • Named one of America's Top Military Friendly Colleges and Universities by Military Advanced Education magazine.
  • Named to 2012 list of Military Friendly Schools by G.I. Jobs magazine, which honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools doing the most to embrace America's veterans as students.

Academic excellence and integrity is part of our educational philosophy.

As educators, we are responsible for ensuring an excellent learning experience by providing the planning, resources, and assessment which culminate in courses that contribute to the achievement of program outcomes in support of students' overall educational and professional goals. In 2009, Franklin was awarded the inaugural Exemplar of Integrity Award by the Center for Academic Integrity for promoting and maintaining the values of academic integrity. Nominations from institutions across the world were reviewed to determine which made the most extraordinary contribution to the field by upholding scholarly standards and improving the quality of education on a large scale.