INDIANAPOLIS and COLUMBUS, OHIO - Franklin University, a four-year, non-profit institution of higher education, today announced it has received approval from The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to open a new site in Indianapolis, Indiana. Franklin University-Indianapolis plans to offer its largest and most popular undergraduate and graduate level programs such as business and accounting, in addition to the master's in business administration program at the Indianapolis location beginning in the fall term. 

"Receiving HLC approval puts us that much closer to being able to provide central Indiana residents one more option when it comes to higher education," said Dr. David Decker, president of Franklin University. "For more than 100 years we have recognized the importance of accessibility, affordability and flexibility for the adult student, and we're excited to be bringing those opportunities to Indianapolis."

The university announced last month a lease had been signed for a 20,000 square-foot space in the Allison Pointe Office Park on the northeast side of Indianapolis. The Castleton-area location will house numerous classrooms, a learning resource center, computer lab, wireless connectivity and quick-use student kiosks â€â€? resources that currently are available at all other Franklin University locations in Ohio.  The University has been granted "fully accredited" status with Indiana's Commission on Proprietary Education and is in the final stages of program authorization with the agency.

Founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1902, Franklin University has been serving adult students for more than 100 years.

About Franklin University-Indianapolis

Franklin University-Indianapolis will feature the same dedication to its mission and cornerstone values of ensuring academic quality; providing access to educational opportunities; adapting to the needs of students; and responding to changes in society, professions, and the business community to students in central Indiana that it offers to its students in central Ohio.

About Franklin University

Founded in 1902, Franklin University is central Ohio's leading and most experienced educator of adult students. Annually, more than 10,000 students attend Franklin, both on-campus and online. Franklin offers 19 undergraduate majors and three graduate programs, including MBA and graduates more than 1,500 students annually.

Franklin University in Indianapolis, IN is regulated by: The Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education, 302 W. Washington St., Room E201, Indianapolis, IN 46204, toll Free Number 1.800.227.5695 or 317.232.1320

Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of Ohio and is a member of the North Central Association, 312.263.0456, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.