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Founded in 1902, Franklin University is a private university located in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Other than the main campus located downtown, Franklin also offers programs at three suburban campuses, located in Dublin, Delaware and Westerville.
Franklin enrolls more than 10,000 students annually. Every year, more than 270 international students representing more than 60 different countries call Franklin their educational home. The university offers bachelors and masters degree programs in various fields of study. It also provides online classes.
More than 245 community colleges across the United States have partnered with Franklin University to help their graduates in completing their bachelor's degrees online.
Franklin is in Columbus, OH. Columbus is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Franklin issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management and computer science and engineering.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 7,559 students study at the school (in 2007). A large number of students at Franklin are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Franklin University
201 S Grant Ave
Columbus, OH 43215-5399
General Phone: (614) 797-4700
http://www.franklin.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,484 | business management, accounting, marketing, operations management, human resources, business, finance, MIS, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 203 | information technology, computer science, web design |
| Medical Administration | 60 | health care administration, medical records tech |
| Media | 59 | communication and journalism, organizational communications |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | interdisciplinary studies |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | public administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 1 | mental and social health services |
Number of programs and degrees for Franklin in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,368 | 23 |
| Master's degree | 387 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 55 | 7 |
In 2007, Franklin had a total enrollment of 7,559 students (4,757 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 25% |
| 30-34 | 20% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 82% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 33 % |
| Part-Time | 98 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbus, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,246 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,246 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Franklin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 304600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 18 | $81,679 | 8 | $79,268 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $65,390 | 4 | $64,752 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $78,717 | 12 | $74,429 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Franklin Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Has ROTC (army)
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