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Franklin College

Franklin, IN · Suburb · 900 students
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$22,855
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
62%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$55,376
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
70%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Franklin College, a private liberal arts institution located just south of Indianapolis, is best known for its hands-on "engaged learning" model and strong pre-professional programs in business, biology, journalism, and exercise science. The campus culture is defined by a tight-knit, welcoming community where students actively participate in NCAA Division III athletics, vibrant Greek life, and collaborative undergraduate research. What truly sets Franklin apart is its distinctive January "Immersive Term"—which guarantees students dedicated time for internships, study abroad, or intensive field research—helping drive an exceptional 99% post-graduation job and graduate school placement rate.

Location
Franklin, IN, 46131-2623 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
IND · Indianapolis
21 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$38,710
Housing & food (on campus)$12,405
Books & supplies$1,352
Cost of attendance$54,178
Average net price$22,855
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$38,710
Housing & food (on campus)$12,405
Books & supplies$1,352
Cost of attendance$54,178
Average net price$22,855
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$14,790
$30–48k
$15,822
$48–75k
$20,093
$75–110k
$23,439
$110k+
$30,316
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
62%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
57%
Back for yr 2
73%
Transferred
25%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
62% graduated · 28% transferred · 10% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$45,635
10 yrs after entry$55,376
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$27k
90th percentile$38,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
70%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1145
R 540–620 · M 520–620
ACT midpoint
23
Comp 20–26 · E 20–26 · M 18–27
SAT middle 50%: 1060–1240
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Student Body
Gender
Men 50%Women 50%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
36%
First-gen
29%
Family income
$74,443
Independent
4%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
77%
Hispanic
5%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
5%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$45,635
After 10 yrs
$55,376
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness22
Psychology, General17
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods15
Sociology12
Biology, General11
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication10
Chemistry10
Business Administration, Management and Operations10
Business/Commerce, General8
History7
Journalism6
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies6
Applied Mathematics6
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics5
English Language and Literature, General5
Neurobiology and Neurosciences5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$100M
Full-time faculty
73%
Faculty salary
$7,146/mo
Teaching spend
$10,297
per student
Federal loans
54%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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