Franklin University

Franklin University Overview

Franklin University is a private, nonprofit school in the urban setting of Columbus, Ohio. Franklin University was founded in 1902 and enrolls 4,008 undergrads and no graduate students.

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2022 Franklin University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Trimester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered

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Is Franklin University a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" varies. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better idea of what Franklin University offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Franklin University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Franklin University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 13%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Franklin University Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Franklin University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Franklin University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2021, the total market value of Franklin University's endowment was $85.8 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $2,896 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Franklin University

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Franklin University's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Franklin University.

Based on this information, is Franklin University the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Franklin University a good school for you?

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Where is Franklin University?

Franklin University is located in the urban setting of Columbus, Ohio, in the suburbs of Columbus.

If you want to see Franklin University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 70/71 to Columbus, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Port Columbus International.

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