C
Average
Score: 52/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
65/100 · earnings-weighted

Franklin College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Franklin, Indiana 46131
Franklin College campus, Franklin, IN
Franklin College campus, Franklin, IN. Photo: User:Mingusboodle, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 63%
Outcomes
B
73/100
Affordability
F
18/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
A+
90/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

966
Total Enrollment
63%
Graduation Rate
71%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
71%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Franklin College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$55,376
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$45,635
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
60.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,145
Average SAT
23
Median ACT
36.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 49% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 64th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IN wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Franklin College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Finance and Financial Management Services$57,037$84,829+2%#142 of 452#108—
Business/Commerce—$84,491+24%#24 of 271#15—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$56,487$77,821+14%#185 of 1176#101—
Sociology$37,759$58,827+12%#94 of 462#38$27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$24,181$54,636+0%#265 of 610#191$27,000
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$36,964$54,298-15%#144 of 178#128$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$49,725—————
Psychology$31,769$49,687-2%#527 of 1027#313$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$47,610$46,423-2%#407 of 680#339$27,000
Biology$30,969————$26,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Franklin College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $286,619
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,821/mo — vs ~$723/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 46184 (5.7% cap, Whiteland)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $36,600 $36,600
Room $6,510
Board $5,275
Total Cost (On-Campus) $54,850 $54,850

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
44%
Receive Pell Grants
71%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

966
Total Students
48%
Women
95%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Hispanic 5%
Black 7%
Asian 2%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 95%
25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Franklin College?
Franklin College has an acceptance rate of 71%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Franklin College?
Tuition at Franklin College is $36,600 for in-state students and $36,600 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Franklin College?
The graduation rate at Franklin College is 63%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Franklin College a good school?
Franklin College has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Franklin College?
Franklin College has a total enrollment of 966 students. Most students (95%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology