Campus Vibe
Business-focusedUrban
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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5,111Students
16:1Student:Faculty
30%Grad Rate
$51,892Earnings 10yr
$22,605Net Price
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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
6100.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
102Above Average
Estimated from OH state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Columbuspop. 900K
0 mi(0 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
126 mi(218 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
161 mi(279 min)