Franklin University
Columbus, Ohio 43215-5399
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
61.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-3.5%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
47%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •It was founded in 1902 at the Columbus Downtown YMCA, under its sponsorship as the YMCA School of Commerce.
- •It changed its name to Franklin University in 1933, and amicably discontinued its formal affiliation with the YMCA in 1964.
- •In 1976, Franklin University earned regional accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- •In 1993, Franklin offered its first graduate program, the Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Source: Wikipedia
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