You’re investing a lot in your college education, so make sure it’s of the highest quality. How? Accreditation. Whether you’ve thought about accreditation or not, it matters. Accreditation helps ensure that universities and degree programs (including online programs) are held to rigorous academic standards set by state and regional governing bodies.
Copies of the University’s accreditation, licensure or other approval documents may be obtained by submitting a written request via email (accreditationauthorization@franklin.edu) to Danielle Buckius, Executive Director of the Office of Accreditation & Authorization. Any questions regarding accreditation, licensure, or approvals should also be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Accreditation & Authorization. The agencies that accredit, license or approve the University may also be contacted for information regarding the University’s accreditation and approvals.
Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Franklin University’s accreditation includes courses and programs at its Urbana University Branch Campus and other additional locations. The Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604 Phone: 800.621.7440 (www.hlcommission.org)
The Ross College of Business at Franklin University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA. For a listing of accredited programs, click here.
Click here to see our IACBE Public Disclosure of Student Achievement.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) program and the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Franklin University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
Franklin University’s B.S. Health Information Management (HIM) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)*.
*Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL 60601.
The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Franklin University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) through academic year 2024. Franklin University received the designation for the Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity.
Requirements for licensure vary from one profession to another and from state to state. If you are considering an online academic program that leads to a professional license in your state, it is highly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing agency in your home state BEFORE beginning the academic program located outside your state. Academic programs and individual graduates must meet standards set by that state in order to be eligible for a license. Eligibility for licensure and/or certification may involve more than successful degree completion. If you are interested in professional licensure, please check with the appropriate licensing body in the state where you intend to practice.
| Profession | National Licensing Body |
| Accounting | National Association of State Boards of Accountancy |
| Health Information Management | Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) |
| Nursing | National Council of State Boards of Nursing |
For more information on Franklin University’s academic programs that may lead to professional licensure, including state licensure board contact information, please visit Franklin University’s Professional Licensure Disclosure webpage.
As an accredited online University, Franklin offers online degree programs in every U.S. state and territory. Federal and state regulations require that all institutions of higher education comply with existing state laws regarding distance learning. As these regulations are continuously evolving, Franklin University makes every effort to maintain compliance. As a condition of Franklin University’s authority to offer its programs to state residents, several postsecondary education agencies require the publication of certain consumer information.
Ohio Department of Higher Education
25 S. Front St.
Columbus, OH 43215-3414
Phone: (614) 466-6000
Dates of Authorization: February 4, 2009 through December 31, 2028
As of September 14, 2015, Franklin University is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE, formally OBR) to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. Institutions that are members of SARA are authorized to provide online education to students from all SARA member states. States and institutions that choose to become members of SARA operate under a set of policies and standards that are overseen by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements and administered by four regional higher education compacts. For more information about the SARA initiative and the progress of state and institutional membership, please visit http://nc-sara.org/sara-states-institutions
This institution is authorized by:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street, 12th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126
Illinois Board of Higher Education
1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333
Springfield, IL 62701
Wisconsin Educational Approval Program - Department of Safety and Professional Services
4822 Madison Yards Way
P.O. Box 8366
Madison, WI 53705
Franklin University offers online degree programs in every U.S. state and territory.
Academic programs may not be approved in every state. Click on the State Authorization Map link below to view the program you wish to complete. Students may be unable to continue their enrollment if they relocate to a state where their program of study is not approved. Please contact your academic advisor to verify program availability.
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Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (1.800.621.7440) and authorized by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
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