Franklin University
Location and Contact Information
201 S Grant AveColumbus, OH 43215-5399
USA
Main Tel: (614) 797-4700
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Franklin University is a private university located in downtown Columbus, Ohio. It was established in 1902 by the YMCA as the School of Commerce. The university offers programs at three suburban campuses in Dublin, Delaware and Westerville, Ohio as well. Franklin offers more than 15 undergraduate majors and three graduate programs in diverse areas of study. It enrolls more than 10,000 students annually.
Franklin’s student body is diverse, enrolling more than 600 international students representing over 60 countries across the globe. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations, including special organizations to assist the foreign students enrolled at the university.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in business and management and computer science and engineering.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Trimester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of business and management.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Franklin:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baker College Center for Graduate Studies | Flint, MI | 6,008 |
| 2 | Brandman University, Part of the Chapman University System | Irvine, CA | 6,067 |
| 3 | Bellevue University | Bellevue, NE | 8,278 |
| 4 | Columbia College | Columbia, MO | 14,081 |
| 5 | Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration | Troy, MI | 3,106 |
| 6 | Webster University | Saint Louis, MO | 19,154 |
| 7 | SUNY Empire State College | Saratoga Springs, NY | 13,614 |
| 8 | Northwood University | Midland, MI | 3,941 |
| 9 | Park University | Parkville, MO | 12,457 |
| 10 | Monroe College-Main Campus | Bronx, NY | 4,736 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 1,314 | 19 |
| Master | 447 | 3 |
| Associate | 64 | 7 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 61 |
Students
Student enrollment was 7,683 in 2009-2010 (6,696 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 71% of enrolled students and graduate students are 29%.
Students under 25 years old represent 17% of the student body. About 23% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Franklin offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business/Commerce
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
LIBERAL ARTS
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MEDIA
- Organizational Communication
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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