Founded in 1834, the Franklin College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Franklin (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Indiana. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Franklin College (FC) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Baptist religion. Franklin College (FC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 190-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. FC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Franklin College ![]() |
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Acronym | FC |
Founded | 1834 |
Motto | Excellence, Leadership and Service |
Colours | Navy blue and old gold |
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Address | 101 Branigin Boulevard Franklin 46131-2623 Indiana United States |
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+1 (317) 738 8000 |
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The following Franklin College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Franklin College's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) |
35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) |
International students |
30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) |
35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Franklin College's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Franklin College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
Franklin College's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.
Source: IPDES
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.
uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Franklin College.
Franklin College has an enrollment range of 500-999 students making it a very small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).
Franklin College is a private higher education institution.
Franklin College is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
This institution adopts a 4-1-4 type of academic calendar.
Franklin College has a Christian-Baptist affiliation (Alabama Baptist Convention - www.alsbom.org).
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States... learn more
The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.
uniRank provides below the official Franklin College's Carnegie classification.
Basic Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
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Size & Setting | Four-year, very small, highly residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Very high undergraduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Postbaccalaureate: Single program-Other |
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uniRank provides below an overview of Franklin College's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
In particular, the Franklin College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 694 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Franklin College's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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Franklin College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Franklin College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
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