Franklin University: Review & Facts

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Franklin University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 8,045 students enrolled. This school was established in 1902 and is one of the 17 colleges located in Columbus, Ohio.

Academic Offerings

At Franklin University you can obtain your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
47
Franklin University deploys a trimester-based curriculum calendar system and has 47 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Accounting and Finance, Medical, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Franklin University student retention rate is low at 50% (way below Ohio average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
50%
Bad
The graduation rate at Franklin University is low - 46%.

Student to faculty ratio at Franklin University is decent: 16:1. Read more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is close to the nationwide median, $9,600 annually. The additional fees at Franklin University not covered by tuition are nearly $100; which comes to a total of $9,700 per year.

Read the details about Franklin University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The graduate application fee is $30.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Franklin University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (614) 797-4700 or check Franklin University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Franklin University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Franklin University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Presently there is no on-campus housing at Franklin University.

Army ROTC programs are available at Franklin University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Franklin University seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Franklin University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Franklin University
201 S Grant Ave
Columbus, Ohio
43215-5399, USA
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