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Contact Information:
Student Services, 201 South Grant Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215 USA
| Phone: | 1-614-797-4700 or 1-877-341-6300 | | Fax: | 1-614-947-6770 |
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 Program Overview
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A leader in adult education since 1902, Franklin University is renowned for:
Quality Education Franklin's quality academic programs are updated continually to reflect the constantly changing business world. A majority of Franklin students report receiving at least one promotion while attending Franklin. Franklin's world-class faculty members not only practice what they teach and have a wealth of real-world experience, but they are also accessible to students.
Flexibility Franklin offers flexible scheduling, online classes, accelerated courses, credit for experience, and consistent, manageable coursework. Franklin's trimester system includes 3-, 6-, 7-, 12-, and 15-week courses.
Maximized Transfer Credit More than 85% of students who attend Franklin transfer credits from other colleges and universities. Franklin works with students to ensure they get the maximum transfer credit possible, helping their students complete their degrees quicker and more efficiently.
Affordability Franklin's undergraduate tuition is the lowest of any four-year independent college in Ohio and among the lowest 10% of all colleges nationwide. International students pay the same tuition as U.S. students.
Accreditation Franklin University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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| Buildings and Facilities
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Franklin maintains four locations in central Ohio. The Main Campus, located in downtown Columbus, features the Franklin University Nationwide Library, the Student Learning Center (SLC), and the Paul J. Otte Center for Student Services. Franklin's Dublin location features 30,000 square feet of classroom space and two computer labs, while the Westerville location is a 47,000 square-foot facility with 12 classrooms and a computer lab. The Delaware location features 6,000 square feet of classroom space, with one computerized classroom and two traditional classrooms.
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| Highlights
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- Central Ohio's leading and most experienced provider of adult education
- Lowest tuition of any four-year independent institution in Ohio
- Only four-year institution in central Ohio with open admission for undergraduate students
- Received numerous awards and national recognition for its Relationship Management Program
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| Program Facts
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| Year Program Founded | 1902 | | Program Length | varies | | Degrees Offered | 21 undergraduate programs | | Postgraduate Opportunities | yes |
Calendar Year:
Fall, Winter, and Summer trimesters
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| Study Options
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Distance education, Balanced Learning Format, part-time
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| Majors
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Undergraduate Programs include: Accounting; Applied Management; Business Administration; Business Forensics; Computer Science; eMarketing; Financial Management; Forensic Accounting; Healthcare Management; Healthcare Information Systems Management; Human Resources Management; Information Technology; Management; Management Information Sciences; Marketing; Operations & Supply Chain Management; Organizational Communication; Organizational Leadership*; Public Relations; Public Safety Management; and Web Development.
Franklin also offers graduate programs including an MBA, an M.S. in Marketing & Communication*, and an M.S. in Computer Science*.
(* The entire degree cannot be completed online).
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| Student Profile
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| Students Applied/yr | not available | | Students Accepted/yr | not available | | Students Enrolled/yr | not available | | Total Program Enrollment | not available | | Class Sizes: | | | Junior Level | not available | | Senior Level | not available |
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| Recognition
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- Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)
- Ohio Magazine's Excellence in Education award
- One of the original members of the eArmyU program (now GoArmyEd)
- Awarded a Top 25 "Best Buy" designation by GetEducated.com for offering a high-quality distance degree to a national audience at tuition rates that are well below the national average.
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| University and Location
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Since 1902, Franklin has been dedicated to educating adult students, most of whom work full time, raise families, and remain active in their communities while pursuing their education. Franklin prides itself on meeting the needs of this unique student population and making education work for the student.
Franklin's students range in age from 18 to 75 years old. The average age of its undergraduate population is 33, while graduate students average 36 years old. Annually, Franklin serves more than 200 international students representing more than 60 countries. Among the student body, there are students transferring from other institutions, students seeking career advancement, and those who simply want to stay ahead in a changing world.
Franklin offers courses at its Main Campus in downtown Columbus, and at three central Ohio locations in Delaware, Dublin and Westerville. Franklin also offers courses online through its Virtual Campus. More than 250 community colleges across the nation have arrangements with Franklin that allow students to seamlessly transfer their associate degree credits toward a bachelor degree at Franklin by taking courses online without leaving their communities.
Franklin is committed to eliminating barriers to postsecondary education, exemplified by its open undergraduate admissions, multiple start dates, low tuition, universal financial aid, credit transfer programs, and small class sizes. Additionally, the University's Student Services Associates have been nationally recognized.
Franklin has received numerous recognitions for academic excellence. The University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Franklin's 17-month MBA Program is one of the largest in central Ohio, and can be completed at any of the University's four locations or online through the Virtual Campus. The U.S. Department of Education selected Franklin as one of the original 15 colleges, college systems, or college consortia to participate in a pilot program that permits unlimited distance education students to qualify for financial aid. The U.S. Army selected Franklin as one of the original 29 institutions to participate in the delivery of online education to qualified enlisted soldiers.
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| Admissions
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Applicants who hold a diploma from an accredited high school or general education diploma are eligible for admission to Franklin. To be considered for admission, they must submit an Undergraduate Admission Application and forward an official high school transcript or GED test score report, as well as all official transcripts from previously attended institutions. Applicants must meet with a Student Services Associate. If applicants have yet to submit a high school transcript, they may attend classes on a provisional basis for one trimester. However, such students are neither officially recognized as degree-seeking nor permitted to register for subsequent trimesters until an official high school transcript or official GED score report is submitted.
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| Support for International Students
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Franklin's International Student Services department (ISS) helps international students from more than 60 countries adjust to life in the US through networking with Franklin staff, faculty, and students. The ISS promotes cultural awareness and provides student leadership opportunities. In addition to the ISS, each international student at Franklin is paired with a Student Services Associate (SSA) who serves as the student's primary contact with the University. SSAs advise students on education and career goals, review academic progress, prepare chronological degree plans, assist in scheduling classes, and offer liaison services with other departments at Franklin. International students pay the same tuition as US students, which is among the lowest 10% of all US universities.
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| University and Location
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| Total Enrollment | 11,196 | | Private vs Public | private | | Campus Setting | urban, suburban | | # in University Housing | n/a | | City Population | 1.6 million (metro) | | Climate Range | varies |
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| Admissions at a Glance
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| Application Fee: | $40 (int'l) |
Minimum Academic Requirements:
high school diploma or GED
Minimum English Requirements:
TOEFL 430 (PBT), 117 (CBT)
Domestic Student Application Deadlines:
n/a
International Student Application Deadlines:
out-of-state: July 1 (fall), November 1 (winter), March 1 (summer); in-state: August 15 (fall), December 15 (winter), April 15 (summer)
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| Annual Expenses (in US$)
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| In-State Tuition | $8,400 | | Out-of-State Tuition | $8,400 | | Int'l Student Tuition | $8,400 | | Int'l Student Fees | n/a | | Co-op Term Fees | n/a | | Total Tuition for Degree: | | | In-State Students | $33,600 | | Out-of-State Students | $33,600 | | International Students | $33,600 | | Books | $750 | | Accommodation (including food costs): | | | Residence | n/a | | Private | n/a | | Homestay | n/a |
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| International Students
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| University Enrollment | 219 (Fall 2008) | | Program Enrollment | 230 (degree seeking) | | % of Program Enrollment | 5% | | Admitted/yr to Program | not available |
Countries of Origin:
60 countries (Fall 2008)
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