Franklin is in Columbus, Ohio. 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. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
Approximately 7,033 students study at Franklin (in 2005). A large number of students at the school 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
Admissions Phone: (614) 341-6352
Financial Aid Phone: (614) 341-6245
http://www.franklin.edu
Franklin awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,563 | business management, accounting, MIS, marketing, operations management, finance, human resources, non-profit management, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 222 | computer science, information technology, web design |
| Media | 45 | communication and journalism, organizational communications |
| Medical Adminstration | 39 | health care administration, medical records tech |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | interdisciplinary studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Franklin in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,227 | 18 |
| Master's degree | 572 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 85 | 4 |
In 2005, Franklin had a total enrollment of 7,033 students (4,432 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 20% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 72% |
| Kentucky | 7% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
| New York | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbus, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (614) 341-6352
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,564 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,564 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
Franklin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 304600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (614) 341-6245
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 21 | $72,195 | 16 | $69,152 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $72,195 | 16 | $69,152 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
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
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
(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 11% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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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