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Franklin Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Franklin Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Franklin, Tennessee

There are at least 3 colleges in Franklin, listed and described below. These schools represent 285 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 236 full-time students.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Franklin; see particularly Nashville, and Columbia colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Tennessee Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Franklin is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • Housing and buildings in Franklin tend to be newer than most.

Featured Colleges in Franklin (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

University of Phoenix
Franklin, Tennessee

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

Colleges in Franklin with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

O'More College of Design
423 S Margin St
Franklin, Tennessee 37064

  • Programs: interior design, fashion merchandising, commercial art.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 220 students, 186 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 545-695. Math: 450-615. Writing: 500-635.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Williamson Christian College
200 Seaboard Lane
Franklin, Tennessee 37067

  • Programs: non-profit management, religious studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 65 students, 50 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Brentwood Colleges123,445198 
Columbia Colleges233,0554,777 
Nashville Colleges37569,89143,09414,202

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