Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
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Private not-for-profit | 1,053 students
Franklin College is a nationally-recognized institution which provides students with a quality liberal arts education. In
addition, Franklin encourages students to broaden their horizons and challenge their own self-imposed limits through a pair
of innovative programs: the Franklin College Leadership Program and the Professional Development Program.
School Overview: |
Franklin College
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| County | Johnson County, IN | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) |
84 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 1,053 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,006 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 47 students | 137 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 2% | 6% |
| % White | 96% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) |
$26,895 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) |
$26,895 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 65% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 450-540 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 440-560 | 460-573 |
| SAT Writing (25-75%) | 440-530 | 440-570 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 19-24 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 18-25 | 18-25 |
| ACT Writing (25-75%) | 6-8 | 6-8 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 19-24 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Franklin College is a four-year liberal arts and science institution. The college offers 25 academic majors to students and eight pre-professional programs, including pre-law, pre-medicine and pre-dentistry.
- Franklin College was founded in 1834 making it one of the oldest colleges in Indiana. When Franklin College opened in 1834, the campus consisted of one white frame house. It has since expanded to include Old Main (a combination of Chandler, Bailey and Stott Halls) and Shirk Hall, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as one other classroom building, six residence halls, the Chapel, the Eli Lilly Campus Center, the B.F. Hamilton Memorial Library, and the William R. and Clarice V. Spurlock Physical Education Center. In 1842, Franklin became the first college in Indiana to admit women.
- Franklin’s campus consists of 74 wooded acres and 26 buildings including two that are listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. Franklin also offers more than 60 different student organizations on campus. This includes academic clubs, student congress, intramural athletics, political or religious groups, fine arts activities, Greek life, honorary organizations and professional groups.
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