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Franklin College
Most applicants get into Franklin College — 69.8% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Franklin College occupies suburban Franklin, IN — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its American Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Finance and Financial Management Services, where graduates median $84,829 four years out. Faculty pay averages $85,752 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 900 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 72.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1020 and 1200 — near the IN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Franklin College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Franklin College without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1020 and 1200; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 560 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 550 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Franklin College received 2,264 applications and admitted 1,598 (70.6%), with 256 enrolling.
How Franklin College compares
| Franklin College | Indiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 69.8% | 77.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,710 | $32,352 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,376 | $52,071 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Franklin College student earns $55,376 — 6% above the Indiana median of $52,071 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Franklin College lists tuition at $38,710 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Franklin College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $38,710 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 900 undergraduates, Franklin College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
60.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 40% don't — ask a Franklin College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Franklin College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $84,829 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $84,491 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,821 |
| Sociology | $58,827 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,636 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $54,298 |
| Psychology, General | $49,687 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,423 |
Median earnings for these 8 Franklin College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,376 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 32 additional Franklin College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Franklin College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1020–1200 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 69.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Franklin College's acceptance rate?
70.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,598 admitted from 2,264 applicants.
How much does Franklin College cost?
At Franklin College, published tuition is $38,710 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Franklin College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Franklin College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,376 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Indiana
- Goshen College — 84.1% admitted
- University of Evansville — 77.6% admitted
- Grace College and Theological Seminary — 82.2% admitted
- Earlham College — 73.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.