Franklin University Fact Sheet

Serving a diverse student body

• More than 11,000 students enroll at Franklin annually
• Our students range in age from the late teens to mid-70s, and the average student’s age is in the mid-30s
• The average class size is 18
• International students representing more than 70 different countries call Franklin their educational home each year

Eliminating barriers to earning a college education

• Our Academic Advisors 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
• With highly competitive tuition rates below the national average, Franklin helps you invest in your future by keeping your education affordable

• The majority of Franklin students receive some type of financial assistance including grants, loans, scholarships, or our deferred payment option

• More than 90% of our students have transferred credits to Franklin from other schools
• We offer a wide variety of Undergraduate Majors and Graduate Programs
• By operating as an independent, nonprofit institution, we can embrace change and advance the scope and quality of the education we offer to students near and far

Convenient and student friendly

• All our programs can be completed online
• According to a recent student survey, 95% of Franklin students say the service provided by our Academic Advisors meets or exceeds their expectations
• The majority of our students work full time while attending Franklin
• Courses are offered at our Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio and at locations in Delaware, Ohio, Dublin, Ohio, Westerville, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Indiana, in addition to online.
• 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 locations

Recognized for excellence and innovation

• Franklin is fully accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association and authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents
• Franklin’s business programs are accredited by the International Association of Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
• Franklin is regulated by The Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education
• 270 community colleges partner 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’s distance MBA was awarded a Best Value in Regionally Accredited Online MBAs by GetEducated.com as part of its 2010 business school rankings
• G.I. Jobs magazine has named Franklin University to its 2011 list of Military Friendly Schools, which honors the top 15% of colleges, universities, and trade schools doing the most to embrace America’s veterans as students
• Franklin University has been named one of America’s Top Military Friendly Colleges and Universities by Military Advanced Education magazine

Extending our reach

• The University’s MBA Program is offered internationally through agreements with institutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia 
• Franklin’s Center for Professional Training & Development offers quality programs and professional certificates that provide a competitive edge in today’s workforce
• The Franklin Center for Career Development offers a wide array of services to meet the diverse needs of Franklin students and alumni in today’s changing workforce