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Franklin University Campus Tours & Visits — Columbus, OH

Known for business

Franklin University is a private institution in Columbus with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A mid-sized campus of 5.1K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

30% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,892 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,605.

Established

1902

Type

Private university

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Acceptance

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SAT Avg

5,111

Undergrads

16:1

Student : Faculty

30%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$51,892

Earnings 10yr

$22,605

Avg Net Price

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•It was founded in 1902 at the Columbus Downtown YMCA, under its sponsorship as the YMCA School of Commerce.
•It changed its name to Franklin University in 1933, and amicably discontinued its formal affiliation with the YMCA in 1964.
•In 1976, Franklin University earned regional accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
•In 1993, Franklin offered its first graduate program, the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Source: Wikipedia

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$9,577

Books & Supplies$576

Total Cost of Attendance$29,433

Average Net Price$22,605

Median Debt at Graduation$20,836

Monthly Payment (10yr)$221

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,466

$30–48K$21,170

$48–75K$22,204

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

61.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-3.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,238

Programs (76)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate30.3%

Freshman Retention47.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,189

10 Years$51,892

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

47%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

5,111

Gender Split

60% / 40%

Women / Men

First Generation

50%

Pell Grant Recipients

33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%

Black 19%

Hispanic 8%

Asian 2%

Two+ 4%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

38

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

10

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

4

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

10

Drug Arrests

8

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

102Above Average

Estimated from OH state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K

0 mi(0 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

126 mi(218 min)

Pittsburghpop. 300K

161 mi(279 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CMHColumbus6 mi

CVGCincinnati109 mi

CLECleveland116 mi

Distance to Cities

Columbus, OH0 mi

~0 min drive

Cleveland, OH126 mi

~3h 38m drive

Pittsburgh, PA161 mi

~4h 39m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

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Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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