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    Franklin College is a nationally-recognized institution which provides students with a quality liberal arts education. In addition, Franklin encourages students to broaden their horizons and challenge their own self-imposed limits through a pair of innovative programs: the Franklin College Leadership Program and the Professional Development Program.
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School Overview:
  Franklin College
County Johnson County, IN
Title IV Eligible Yes
Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level 4 or more years
Institution Control Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate 946 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 57 students
Total Enrollment 1,003 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 672 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 100 %
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 34 %
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,098
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 51%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $5,198
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 100%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $6,922
% Students Receiving Loans 90%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $4,025
School Notes:
  • Franklin College is a four-year liberal arts and science institution. The college offers 25 academic majors to students and eight pre-professional programs, including pre-law, pre-medicine and pre-dentistry.
  • Franklin College was founded in 1834 making it one of the oldest colleges in Indiana. When Franklin College opened in 1834, the campus consisted of one white frame house. It has since expanded to include Old Main (a combination of Chandler, Bailey and Stott Halls) and Shirk Hall, both listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as one other classroom building, six residence halls, the Chapel, the Eli Lilly Campus Center, the B.F. Hamilton Memorial Library, and the William R. and Clarice V. Spurlock Physical Education Center. In 1842, Franklin became the first college in Indiana to admit women.
  • Franklin’s campus consists of 74 wooded acres and 26 buildings including two that are listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. Franklin also offers more than 60 different student organizations on campus. This includes academic clubs, student congress, intramural athletics, political or religious groups, fine arts activities, Greek life, honorary organizations and professional groups.
  • Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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