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Franklin University

Columbus, Ohio 43215-5399

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Known for business

Franklin University is a private institution in Columbus with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A mid-sized campus of 5.1K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

30% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,892 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,605.

Established
1902
Type
Private university

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
5,111Students
16:1Student:Faculty
30%Grad Rate
$51,892Earnings 10yr
$22,605Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Franklin University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$9,577
Books & Supplies$576
Total Cost of Attendance$29,433
Average Net Price$22,605
Median Debt at Graduation$20,836
Monthly Payment (10yr)$221

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,466
$30–48K$21,170
$48–75K$22,204

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,605

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

60.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,238

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

38

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (76)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,111
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
50%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Black 19%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate30.3%
Freshman Retention47.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,189
8 Years$49,999
10 Years$51,892

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$47,900
Men
$63,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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