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The campus of Franklin is in Franklin, Indiana, 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 and media.
Admission at Franklin is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 580.
Franklin maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Franklin had 1,003 students enrolled (968 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
Admissions Phone: (317) 738-8062
Financial Aid Phone: (317) 738-8075
http://www.franklincollege.edu
Franklin awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 52 | sociology, English, political science, Spanish language, history, French language, American studies, economics |
| Education And Teaching | 42 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, Spanish teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching |
| Media | 41 | journalism |
| Business And Management | 19 | business, accounting |
| Science | 18 | biology, chemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | recreation and leisure studies, athletic trainer |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy, religion |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Franklin in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 204 | 27 |
In 2005, Franklin had a total enrollment of 1,003 students (968 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 91% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Kentucky | 3% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Franklin offers campus housing for 672 of its 968 (full-time) students.
(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 | 1,009 | 790 | 78% | 273 | 35% |
| Men | 562 | 427 | 76% | 152 | 36% |
| Women | 447 | 363 | 81% | 121 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (317) 738-8062
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,190 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,190 |
| Room and board | $ 5,730 |
| Room charge | $ 3,340 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,390 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Franklin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 179800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (317) 738-8075
Franklin has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $56,367 | 5 | $53,854 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $51,488 | 4 | $44,933 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $45,014 | 11 | $39,852 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $39,767 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $50,886 | 24 | $43,278 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts 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 2% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
American Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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