Franklin College
101 Branigin Boulevard
Franklin, Indiana 46131
Franklin College is a residential, four-year, undergraduate
liberal arts institution offering more than 50 majors, including biology,
business,
education, and
journalism. Founded in 1834, this Franklin, Indiana, college maintains a voluntary association with the
American Baptist Churches USA.
Franklin College sits on 86 acres of campus and 70 acres of athletic fields. Franklin is a charming small town of roughly 20,000 residents located just 20 minutes from busy downtown Indianapolis.
Franklin College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, the Division of Professional Standards of the Indiana Department of Education, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.
Quick Facts:
Franklin College was the first institution of higher education in Indiana to admit women.
Franklin College students represent more than a dozen states and several countries.
More than 95% of students at Franklin College receive some type of financial aid, including merit-based scholarships, need-based assistance, and federal grants.
The student-to-faculty ratio is about 12:1, and the average class size is 15.
The College offers over 60 social, educational, and service oriented extracurricular activities, including Greek life, Habitat for Humanity, and student media publications.
Franklin College intercollegiate teams compete in the NCAA Division III and the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
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