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Franklin University

Franklin University

Columbus, OH · City · 5,562 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio, is a private, non-profit institution renowned for its flexible, career-focused degree programs designed specifically for adult learners, with academic strengths in business administration, healthcare management, cybersecurity, and accounting. Rather than a traditional residential campus experience, student life is centered on practical, professional growth, accommodating working adults through robust online platforms and convenient evening courses. The university uniquely distinguishes itself through generous credit-transfer policies—including innovative 3+1 community college pathways and credit for prior work experience—as well as accelerated course formats that allow students to complete their degrees quickly and cost-effectively.


Wikipedia:Franklin University is a private university with its main campus in Columbus, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1902 to serve the needs of students beyond traditional undergraduate age. On-site courses are offered at the university's campus in Columbus' Discovery District. However, most students take courses online. The university has over 25 location centers in the Midwestern United States and a majority online population, and reports an average student age of 34 years.

Location
Columbus, OH, 43215-5399 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
CMH · Columbus
6 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$30,696
Avg net price
$25,243
Tuition
$9,577
Books & supplies
$552/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$24,968
$30–48k
$25,876
$48–75k
$24,690
$75–110k
$25,389
$110k+
$29,964
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
21%
4-yr on-time completion
3%
1st-yr retention
36%
Transfer-out rate
53%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
30%
Transferred
42%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
27%
Median earnings (6yr)
$49,189
Median earnings (10yr)
$51,892
Median debt
$20,836
Monthly loan payment
$221
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,000$26,264
Debt (90th percentile)
$37,500
Student Body
Men 38%Women 62%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
37%
First-generation
50%
Median family income
$29,655
Independent students
85%
Veterans
4%
Avg age at entry
31.0
Part-time students
60%
Race & ethnicity
White
53%
Hispanic
8%
Black
20%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
12%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$49,189
10 years after entry
$51,892
Business Administration, Management and Operations463
Accounting and Related Services152
Criminal Justice and Corrections149
Social Sciences, General100
Health and Medical Administrative Services85
Human Resources Management and Services81
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing72
Psychology, General50
Finance and Financial Management Services49
Computer and Information Sciences, General48
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management35
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication26
Marketing26
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness19
Computer Science18
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other14
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Institutional
Endowment
$12M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
7%
Avg faculty salary
$10,339/mo
Instructional spend/student
$3,021
Federal loan rate
41%

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