At a glance
Average net price
$22,855
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
60.3%
Admission rate
70%
Undergrad size
900
In-state tuition
$38,710
Out-of-state tuition
$38,710
Cost of attendance
$54,178
Median earnings (10y)
$55,376
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,145
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 72.9%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
14 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (28%), social sciences (23%), stem (19%).
- STEM19%
- Business19%
- Humanities & arts28%
- Social sciences23%
- Trades & services10%
- Business19.4%~174 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Communication12.6%~113 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Parks & recreation10.5%~94 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.0%~90 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology10.0%~90 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education7.3%~66 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~61 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences5.8%~52 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science4.2%~38 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English3.7%~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History3.7%~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.6%~24 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
26 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 59 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 43 | $31,860 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 33 | $34,378 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 25 | $33,407 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 23 | $38,164 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 21 | $36,429 | $27,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | $27,000 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 17 | $43,875 | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Franklin College
Franklin College is a small institution located in Franklin, Indiana, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 900 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Communication, Parks & recreation.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Franklin College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,855 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $38,710 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $54,178 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 60.3%, a above-average completion outcome. 72.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $55,376 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Franklin College confers degrees and certificates across 14 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Communication, Parks & recreation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (28% of credentials), social sciences (23% of credentials), stem (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Franklin College accepts 70% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,145. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Franklin, Indiana (suburb), Franklin College draws students from across Indiana and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Franklin College
Q.How much does Franklin College cost?
The average net price at Franklin College is $22,855 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $54,178.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Franklin College?
Franklin College has a 6-year graduation rate of 60.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Franklin College?
Franklin College admits 70% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Franklin College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Franklin College graduate earns $55,376 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Franklin College?
Published tuition is $38,710 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Franklin College located?
Franklin College is located in Franklin, Indiana (ZIP 46131).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Franklin College at their official website.