Franklin College

(Franklin, IN)

Founded 175 years ago in 1834, Franklin College is a residential four-year undergraduate liberal arts institution with a scenic, wooded campus located 20 minutes south of downtown Indianapolis. The college prepares men and women for significant careers through the liberal arts, offering its 1,047 students 36 majors, including biology, business, education and journalism. In 1842, the college began admitting women, becoming the first coeducational institution in Indiana and the seventh in the nation. Franklin College maintains a voluntary association with the American Baptist Churches USA.

Admissions

66.5%
of Applicants Admitted
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1320–1630 SAT Total
  • 450–550 SAT Reading
  • 470–570 SAT Math
  • 440–540 SAT Writing
  • 19–24 ACT Composite
  • 18–24 ACT English
  • 18–24 ACT Math
  • 18–23 ACT Writing
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$33,360
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $23,275
  • $23,275
  • $8,885
  • $1,200

Will I Like It

1,155
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • Baptist
  • 50% Women

Famous Alumni

Joseph F. Beam - Author

Joe Benigno - Radio Personality

Roger D. Branigin - Governor of Indiana

Elmer David - Writer, Newscaster, and Peabody Award Winner

Terry Hoeppner - Football Coach

Marjorie Main - Actress

Fuzzy Vandivier - Hall of Fame Basketball Player

Robert Wise - Academy Award-Winning Director and Producer

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Engineering

Computer Science

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Chess, Church, Comedy, Band, Computers, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Ensemble, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Foreign Language Club, French Club

Mailing Address

101 Branigin Blvd
Franklin, IN 46131-2623
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