School Description
Provided by Franklin College- FranklinFounded in 1834, Franklin College is a residential four-year undergraduate liberal arts institution 20 minutes from downtown Indianapolis. The College prepares men and women for significant careers through the liberal arts, offering its 1,018 students 29 majors including biology, business, education, and journalism. In 1842, it became the first coeducational institution in Indiana, and the seventh in the nation, to admit women. Franklin College maintains a voluntary association with the American Baptist Churches USA.
Franklin College shall attain excellence as a personal, participatory, values-focused, career-sensitive, liberal arts teaching and learning undergraduate community. The college shall motivate and prepare its graduates for productive and satisfying lives of excellence, leadership and service.
Our beautiful campus provides an environment where intellectual discovery flourishes. Franklin students learn from outstanding faculty and staff who are teachers, scholars and leaders in their disciplines. We help students grow inside and outside of the classroom by encouraging respect, honesty, responsibility, faith and the pursuit of lifelong learning.
The Franklin College campus spans 187 acres, including athletic fields and a 31-acre biology woodland. Because Franklin is close to Indianapolis, its residents enjoy easy access to the resources offered by a large city, but they can also enjoy the charm and small-town atmosphere of Franklin itself, which has a population of roughly 20,000.
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From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia- See also Franklin and Marshall College, Franklin College Switzerland, Franklin College, Grimsby and Franklin College of Arts and Sciences.
Franklin College is a liberal arts college in Franklin, Indiana. It was founded in 1834 and was the first college in Indiana to admit women (1842). Franklin's athletic teams are known as the Grizzlies and participate in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. Majors include Education, Journalism, Public Relations, Political Science, Theatre and Music, among others.
During the 1920s, Franklin College gained national fame when its basketball team the Franklin Wonder Five became national champions and turned down an offer to play the professional New York Celtics. The current fitness center was built in the 1920s specifically to accommodate the overflowing fans of the team.
Famous attendees include Indiana governor Roger D. Branigin, actress Marjorie Main, and film director Robert Wise.
Notable alumni
- Joe Benigno, sports radio personality
- Roger D. Branigin - Governor of Indiana (1965-69)
- Elmer Davis (1890-1958) - New York Times editorial writer, CBS radio newscaster, director of the United States Office of War Information, and Peabody Award recipient
- Terry Hoeppner, (1947-2007), head football coach at Indiana University, Miami University of Ohio, former assistant coach at Franklin College.
- Edna Parker, world's oldest person (since Aug 13 2007) (1893-2008)
- Robert Wise - Academy Award-winning director and producer (1914-2005)
- Marjorie Main - Actress Most famous role is Ma Kettle from the ma and pa kettle series. (1890-1975)
- Fuzzy Vandivier - Hall of Fame basketball player. (1903-1983)
- Joseph F. Beam (1954-1989), noted black-gay author of groundbreaking book, "In The Life: An Anthology of Black Gay Men."
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Quick Facts
- Location:
- Midwest
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- American Baptist
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Grizzlies
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 1,038
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Franklin College- Franklin
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Film and Theater
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Film and Theater
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions.See more schools with programs in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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Foreign Languages
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French Language and Literature
A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.See more schools with programs in French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.See more schools with programs in Spanish Language and Literature
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French Language and Literature
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History
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History
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History
A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.See more schools with programs in History
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History
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Philosophy
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Philosophy
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General Philosophy
A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines.See more schools with programs in General Philosophy
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General Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Religion/Religious Studies
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General Religion/Religious Studies
A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior.See more schools with programs in General Religion/Religious Studies
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General Religion/Religious Studies
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.See more schools with programs in Accounting
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Accounting
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Management
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Management
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Business/Commerce
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Business/Commerce
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Accounting & Related Services
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Communication & Media
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General Journalism
A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalism; layout and graphic design; journalism law and policy; professional standards and ethics; research methods; and journalism history and criticism.See more schools with programs in General Journalism
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General Journalism
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Training
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Elementary Education and Teaching
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.See more schools with programs in Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.See more schools with programs in English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.See more schools with programs in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Social Studies Teacher Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach general social studies programs at various educational levels.See more schools with programs in Social Studies Teacher Education
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Spanish Language Teacher Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach Spanish language programs at various educational levels.See more schools with programs in Spanish Language Teacher Education
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Teacher Training
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Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Physical Fitness
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Physical Fitness
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies
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Physical Fitness
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Health & Medical Services
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Athletic Training/Trainer
Athletic Training program can be two or four years in length. Individuals in these programs work under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries. This major program includes topics in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses; first aid and emergency care; therapeutic exercise; anatomy and physiology; exercise physiology; kinesiology and biomechanics; nutrition; sports psychology; personal and community health; knowledge of various sports and their biomechanical and physiological demands; and applicable professional standards and regulations.See more schools with programs in Athletic Training/Trainer
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.See more schools with programs in Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.See more schools with programs in General Mathematics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Social Sciences
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
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American/United States Studies/Civilization
This program studies the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the United States and its Pre-Columbian and colonial predecessors, including the flow of immigrants from other societies.See more schools with programs in American/United States Studies/Civilization
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American/United States Studies/Civilization
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Economics
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General Economics
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.See more schools with programs in General Economics
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General Economics
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International Relations and Affairs
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General Political Science and Government
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General Political Science and Government
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Psychology
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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General Psychology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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Sociology
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.See more schools with programs in Sociology
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Sociology
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies
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Technology
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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General Computer Science
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General Computer Science
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 69% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference) Basketball (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference) Baseball (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference) Track (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 19,190 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 175 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,709 | 31% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 4,577 | 48% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 6,370 | 100% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 6,209 | 94% | |
Any Aid: |
100% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 78% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 92% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 460, Math: 460 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 560, Math: 580 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 29% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 19 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 25, Verbal: 25, Math: 26 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
