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Franklin College

#6 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Indiana
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Franklin, IN
  • 464 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      A-
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B-
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      B-
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      B
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    About Franklin College...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
    Address
    101 Branigin Boulevard
    Franklin, IN 46131
    Website
    franklincollege.edu
    From Franklin College

    Franklin College is a liberal arts college about 20 miles from downtown Indianapolis. Our small class size allows students to thrive through personal interactions and individual mentorship. In addition, our liberal arts curriculum offers transformative opportunities that translate into empowered perspectives and real-world jobs. Our professors—faculty-advocates—challenge students to stretch beyond easy answers and become leaders in their fields. At the end of the day, we are self-motivated, lifelong learners who relentlessly pursue the best in ourselves and in our community.

    Franklin College Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    61%
    SAT Range
    940-1480
    ACT Range
    19-25
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

    Cost

    Net Price
    $22,408/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $20,052/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    77%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.35 responses
    70%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.33 responses
    67%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.33 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      23 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      17 Graduates
    • Biology
      16 Graduates
    • Public Relations
      15 Graduates
    • Sociology
      14 Graduates
    • Psychology
      13 Graduates
    • History
      12 Graduates
    • Athletic Training
      9 Graduates
    • Computational and Applied Mathematics
      9 Graduates
    • English
      9 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    962Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    54
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    38%
    Varsity Athletes
    44%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 22 responses
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    • Academic and athletic
      59%
    • Unique
      23%
    • Goal driven
      18%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    91%
    Poll
    57%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.44 responses
    Poll
    69%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.48 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 24 responses
    Report
    • Community
      63%
    • Small
      29%
    • Country, spiritually well
      4%
    • Home away from home
      4%

      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $44,100/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      62%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      96%
      National
      83%
      91%
      of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.23 responses
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      Franklin College Reviews

      464 reviews
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      Franklin College as a whole is a school that gives students amazing opportunities and return on investment after graduation. This is a private school of less than 2,000 students, so it does struggle in some aspects. But the most important part is, they are constantly working to improve the school! Last year there were many complaints regarding the food, so this year they upgraded and are getting a new company. They also just built a new science building in order to give the students the best education possible. Living in Franklin my whole life, I knew how extraordinary it was already. I just wish all of my peers had the same chance to get to know the campus like me! And becoming a journalism major might have been the best decision I've ever made in regards to college. The professors here are unmatched and stay completely dedicated to giving you the best education possible.
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      As a freshman first attending Franklin College, it has met my expectations and then some. When I first went to Franklin for a football camp, I knew that day that's where I wanted to go. I did go to other colleges, to explore other options I had available to me but the atmosphere at Franklin wasn't like any other. It feels like I am surrounded by family, the student to professor ratio is perfect for me. I enjoy being on the football team, meeting others and just having the family atmosphere. Choosing Franklin was the best decision I made and I'm enjoying every moment of college life.
      Franklin College is small campus with amazing professors who are there specifically to teach. All professors who I have encountered care deeply about their students and make sure to have time during their day to meet with students. As an able-bodied woman, I have no trouble getting around campus, but there are issues with accessibility for people with disabilities ranging from uneven and cracked sidewalks to unreliable elevators.