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Franklin College

Franklin, IN · Suburb · 900 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
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
Nearest airport from college
IND · Indianapolis
21 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$54,178
Avg net price
$22,855
Room & board
$12,405
Tuition
$38,710
Books & supplies
$1,352/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$14,790
$30–48k
$15,822
$48–75k
$20,093
$75–110k
$23,439
$110k+
$30,316
Admissions
Admit rate
70%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1145
Reading 540620
Math 520620
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 2026
English 2026
Math 1827
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Franklin College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
62%
4-yr on-time completion
57%
1st-yr retention
73%
Transfer-out rate
25%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
62%
Transferred
28%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
10%
Median earnings (6yr)
$45,635
Median earnings (10yr)
$55,376
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,500$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$38,000
Student Body
Men 50%Women 50%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
36%
First-generation
29%
Median family income
$74,443
Independent students
4%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
77%
Hispanic
5%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$45,635
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$100M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
73%
Avg faculty salary
$7,146/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,297
Federal loan rate
54%

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