Franklin University Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Columbus, OH · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$9,577
Out-of-State Tuition$9,577
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Franklin University vs. State and National Averages

Franklin UniversityOH AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$9,577$20,317$18,082
vs. average—-53%-47%

Other colleges in Columbus

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Capital UniversityPrivate nonprofit1,585$43,234
Columbus College of Art & DesignPrivate nonprofit882$40,825
Ohio Dominican UniversityPrivate nonprofit760$35,720
Felbry CollegePrivate for-profit192$29,731
Pontifical College JosephinumPrivate nonprofit60$28,691

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Franklin University

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$51,892
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)11%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$20,836
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants37%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over73%
First-generation students50%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Franklin University?

In-state tuition at Franklin University is $9,577 and out-of-state tuition is $9,577, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Franklin University?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Franklin University. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Franklin University?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Franklin University. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Franklin University?

Franklin University enrolls about 5,562 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Is Franklin University expensive?

In-state tuition at Franklin University is $9,577, which is 53% below the OH average of $20,317.

How much do graduates of Franklin University earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Franklin University are $51,892 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Franklin University take on?

The median debt among Franklin University graduates who borrowed is $20,836, according to College Scorecard.