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Franklin College

Franklin, Indiana

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Franklin College

Private 4 Year

About Franklin College

Franklin College is a residential, liberal arts institution founded in 1834 in Franklin, Indiana, United States with a wooded campus, spanning 207 acres, including athletic fields and a 31-acre biology woodland. The college offers its more than 1,000 students Bachelor of Arts degrees in more than 50 majors from 24 academic disciplines, 42 minors, 11 pre-professional programs and five cooperative programs. The college also offers a Master of Science degree in athletic training. In 1842, the college began admitting women, becoming the first coeducational institution in Indiana and the seventh in the nation. Franklin College has historically maintained an affiliation with the American Baptist Churches USA. On July 1, 2015, Thomas J. Minar, Ph.D. began serving as the 16th President of Franklin College.

Location

Located in Franklin, Indiana.

101 Branigin Blvd, Franklin, IN, 46131-2623, Johnson County

Franklin College Rankings

Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.

2024 Best Colleges in America

#843 of 6828

2024 Best Colleges in Indiana

#25 of 117

Best Playwriting and screenwriting Colleges & Universities in America

#13 of 32

Most Popular Majors

The most popular major at Franklin College is Parks & Recreation followed by Social Sciences, Journalism, Education and Biomedical.

Graduation Rate

Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Franklin College within four or six years.

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Notable Alumni