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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.
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Campus Location201 S Grant Ave
Columbus, OH 43215-5399
USA
Main Tel: (614) 797-4700
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Franklin University HighlightsWhere Franklin University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in business and management and computer science and engineering.
- Large number of students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,368 | 23 | | Master | 387 | 4 | | Associate | 55 | 7 |
Franklin StudentsThe student enrollment at Franklin was 7,559 in 2007 (4,757 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 87% of enrolled students and graduate students are 13%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 8,246 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid: Franklin participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 34 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (1,484 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business/Commerce
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (203 awarded) - Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (1 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (2 awarded) - Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MEDIA (59 awarded) - Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Organizational Communication
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (60 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (1 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
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