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Franklin College is a private, co-educational, liberal arts college situated in Franklin, Indiana. The college was founded in 1834. Franklin College is located on a sprawling 187-acre campus. The college offers a number of undergraduate majors and degrees in arts, business, education, engineering, health sciences, social studies and sciences.
Franklin College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III. The college also participates in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. The athletic teams of Franklin College are nicknamed as Grizzlies. The teams participate in sports like baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, football, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, softball and cheerleading. Financial aid is provided to eligible students at Franklin College.
The campus of Franklin is in Franklin, IN, which is a large suburb. Its American Baptist nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Franklin is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
Franklin has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in mathematics, science, media, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission at Franklin is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 560.
Franklin has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007, Franklin had 1,130 students enrolled (1,060 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Franklin offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Franklin values student athletics, and belongs to the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Franklin College
101 Branigin Blvd
Franklin, IN 46131-2623
General Phone: (317) 738-8000
http://www.franklincollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 43 | elementary school teaching, social studies teaching, math teaching, physical education teaching, French language teaching, English teaching, Spanish teaching, education courses |
| Liberal Arts | 36 | sociology, political science, English, Spanish language, French language, history, economics, American studies |
| Media | 29 | journalism |
| Science | 21 | biology, chemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 14 | recreation and leisure studies, athletic trainer |
| Business And Management | 11 | business, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion, philosophy |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Franklin in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 176 | 31 |
In 2007, Franklin had a total enrollment of 1,130 students (1,060 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 40% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 98% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
Franklin offers campus housing for 689 of its 1,060 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Franklin, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,517 | 1,008 | 66% | 383 | 38% |
| Men | 842 | 536 | 64% | 197 | 37% |
| Women | 675 | 472 | 70% | 186 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 8% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,325 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,325 |
| Room and board | $ 6,390 |
| Room charge | $ 3,790 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,880 |
Financial Aid:
Franklin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 179800)
Franklin has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 31 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $69,700 | 5 | $69,200 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $56,667 | 7 | $57,000 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $47,743 | 11 | $44,091 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $61,168 | 24 | $53,083 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Franklin Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
American Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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