History
Founded in 1834, Franklin College is a residential liberal arts and sciences institution located 20 minutes south of Indianapolis. Franklin offers a wide array of undergraduate majors as well as master’s degree programs in Physician Assistant Studies and Athletic Training.The unique curriculum merges classroom instruction with immersive experiences, research opportunities, and study away programs. Our goal is to prepare career-ready graduates for today’s global professions and those of the future. Small classes enable students to thrive through personal peer interaction and mentorship from professors who challenge and inspire them to think critically and perform confidently. Students participate in a vibrant co-curriculum that includes 21 NCAA Division III sports, Greek Life, musical and theatre productions, and more than 40 student organizations. As the first college in Indiana to become coeducational with the admission of women, Franklin welcomes diversity of thought, belief, and person into a community that values equity and inclusion. Franklin College maintains a voluntary association with the American Baptist Churches USA. For more information, visitwww.FranklinCollege.edu. Find Franklin College on Facebook and follow@FranklinCollegeon Twitter.
Location
The Franklin College campus spans207 acres, including athletic fields and a 31-acre biology woodland. Because Franklin is close to Indianapolis, its residents enjoy easy access to the resources offered by a large city, but they can also enjoy the charm and small-town atmosphere of Franklin itself, which has a population of more than 25,000.
Accreditation
Franklin College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
(800) 621-7440
https://www.hlcommission.org
Total Enrollment
Franklin College welcomed 272 students in the fall of 2022, resulting in 907 full-time enrolled students representing 19 states and 7 countries. Franklin has maintained a student body that is 50% male and 50% female.
Franklin College adopted a test-optional admissions policy in the spring of 2020. Of those students choosing to submit test scores, the middle 50 percent range score for students who took the ACT was between 18 and 25 and the middle 50 percent range score for students who took the SAT was between 970 and 1170. 41%of the students werein the top quarter of their high school graduation class. Of our freshmen, 22% identify as multicultural/international students.
Tuition and Fees for 2023-24
Tuition:$36,600
Fees:$750
Room:$6,510
Full Board Plans:$4,780
14-Meal Only Plan:$4,670
10-Meal Only Plan:$4,240
Board: Immersive Term:$495
Rankings
PerUS News and World Report,the college ranks #71 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (among national liberal arts colleges) and #139 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2023).
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Merit-based scholarships and need-based assistance, including federal grants, are offered. In the 2022-23 school year, we administered more than $32.8 million in financial aid.
Academics
Franklin College offers a bachelor’s degree in 50+ majors in 24academic disciplines. The college also offers 15 cooperative, graduate, and pre-professional programs. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11.7:1. The average class size is 14.74. There are73 full-time faculty members; 72.6% of the Franklin College faculty holds a terminal degree in their area and 49 hold Ph.Ds.
Organizations
Franklin College offers over 50 social, educational, and service-oriented organizations including Greek life, Habitat for Humanity, and Student Congress.
Athletics
Franklin is a member of the Heartland Collegiate Conference and a Division III powerhouse in the NCAA. More than 43% of our students participate in our 21 varsity sports. The school’s mascot is the grizzly bear and the school’s colors are navy blue and old gold. For more information on athletics, please follow this link:www.franklingrizzlies.com.
Graduate Outcomes
In a survey of 164/170 class of 2022 graduates six months post-commencement, 97% of students were employed or attending graduate school within six months of graduating: 68.9% of graduates were already employed full-time, 17.1% were in graduate school, 6.7% were in part-time employment, 4.3% were pursuing other interests and 3% were still seeking employment.Graduate Outcomes Data
Student Outcomes
Franklin College regularly tracks and reviews student retention, graduation, and demographics statistics.Student Outcomes and Demographics(PDF)
Hail to Franklin — the Alma Mater
Franklin College Men’s Chorus
Directed by Casey J. Hayes, Ph.D., A.J. Thurston Chair of Music, Department of Music Chair and Director of Choral Activities
Play the alma mater
Hail to Franklin, how we love thee,
Alma mater, hail!
Gold and blue wave bright above thee,
Through the calm and gale.
Sons and daughters sing they praises
And thy name adore,
While the heart its jubal raises
“Franklin evermore!”
Download the sheet music
Franklin College Fight Song
Play the fight song
Stand up and cheer!
Stand up and cheer for Franklin College
For today we raise
The gold and blue above the rest
Rah, rah, rah!
Our team is fighting
For we are out to win the fray.
We’ve got the steam – rah, rah
We’ve got the team – rah, rah
For this is Franklin College day.
F-F-F-R-A-N
F-R-A-N-K-L-I-N
GOOOOO, FRANKLIN!
Visiting Franklin, Ind.
10 Wonderful Things to Discover in Franklin, Ind.
You will find so many reasons to visit and even more toattend college here!Franklin, Indiana is the Johnson County seat and home to 26,000 residents. Only 25minutes from downtown Indianapolis, Franklincombines a charming small-town feel with the convenience ofsuburban living.
1. Historic Downtown
The college is a short walk from Franklin’s scenic downtown with antique stores, cafés, boutiques, multiple dining options, a bakery, a bike store, a candy shop and an artisanal candle maker. You can also watch old movies at theArtcraft Theater, a restored art deco movie house on the Indiana State Register of Historic Places.
2. People GatherHere
Join us for concerts, art fairs, festivals, sports tournaments, church events, lectures, festivals, films,outdooractivities and more!Make new friends or bring your besties to experience the activities you enjoy. You will love Franklin traditions like our summer concert series, Saturday farmer’s market, fall festival and holiday lighting ceremony.
3. Opportunities to Make a Difference
As a student, you can volunteer with organizations that range from Habitat for Humanity to the Humane Society. Additionally, our campus clubs and student organizations offer numerous opportunities for leadership and service each year. Your energy and effort are welcome and needed!
4. History at Your Fingertips
In the city of Franklin, you will find historic stories combined with new experiences. We are proud of the rich legacy of Franklin College, which was the first coeducational institution in Indiana to admit women. Here you will also encounter the tale of the Franklin Wonder Five, a basketball team who won the Indiana State Basketball Championship consecutively from 1920-1922 and went on the become college champions in 1923. Historic preservation, from homes to businesses, is part of our town culture you can experience through the numerous historical markers around town.
5. Franklin is a Natural…with Parks and Greenways
Enjoy a stroll through Dame Mall on the gorgeous Franklin College campus, or head to Grizzly Park, complete with a trail, sportsfields and tennis courts. Just outside campus, you will find the greenway of the Franklin Trail andpicturesque Province Park, great for a picnics, walks, runs and bike rides.
6. Indianapolis
Franklin College is a 25-minute drive from the state’s capital and the nation’s 16th largest city. While Indianapolis is known as a sports metropolis, home to teams like the NBA Pacers andNFL Indianapolis Colts, it is also hub for cultural activities, a dynamic dining scene and an events calendar that keeps the city bustling 365 days each year. Check out the original, iconic LOVE sculpture at the Indianapolis Museum of Art or clear your sinuses with one of the world’s spiciest dishes—the shrimp co*cktail at St. Elmo Steak House. Step inside the world’s largest children’s museum or hang with eight orangutans at the Indianapolis Zoo’s International Orangutan Center. Dominatea game of duckpin bowling or step inside the majestic Indiana World War Memorial, which helps make Indianapolis second to Washington D.C. in the number of monuments dedicated to veterans and miliary conflicts.
For more information on Indianapolis area attractions, please seeVisitIndy.comandVisitIndiana.com.
7. Situated for Success
With Franklin’s easy access to Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Louisville and Chicago, you will find a wealth of internship and job opportunities. The college connects students and graduates with companies including Cummins, Eli Lilly and Company, Stateof Indiana, City of Indianapolis, Salesforce, Indiana University Health, OneAmerica, and with graduate schools like Indiana University, Ohio State University, and the University of Chicago.
8. Walk About Franklin
Easily reach what you need in Franklin either by walking or a short car ride. Cross the street to get additional resources from the Johnson County Public Library or go next door to the Cultural Arts and Recreation Center to find exercise classes, workout facilities, and an outdoor pool.
9. Fun and Games
Be sure to take a break from your busy schedule and enjoy some of the fun activities Franklin has to offer. Bring your paddle for a pickup game on one of the 8 pickleball courts downtown near the amphitheater. Check out full-size bowling at Hi-Way Lanes, or perfect your technical game with duckpin bowling at 10 Pins. Show off your footwork at the Franklin Skate Club or get into the driver’s seat at Rascal’s Fun Zone, where you will find go-kart tracks, bumper boats, mini-golf and 50 arcade games!
10. Shop ‘Til You Drop
Franklin is conveniently located near Kohl’s, Wal-Mart and Meijer, and is home to funky consignment stores and a Goodwill for thrifty finds. The Greenwood Park Mall and the Edinburgh Premium Outlets are each just a short drive away. Indianapolis offers even more great shopping options, including the Circle Center Mall, Castleton Square Mall and the Fashion Mall!
