Franklin College

What is the accreditation of Franklin College?

Franklin College is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Institutional accreditation is a review of the college as a whole, including matters such as academic quality and governance; it is distinct from accreditation of an individual major or professional program.

Institutional accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid, but an individual student must still meet aid-program requirements. Transfer credit is likewise decided by the receiving college, even when the prior institution is accredited. Students considering a licensed occupation, especially teaching or another regulated field, should separately check the current program's approval status and the licensing rules of the state where they hope to work.

What are the admission requirements at Franklin College?

Franklin College does not use open admission. First-year applicants should expect to submit an application and an official secondary-school record showing completion of high school or an accepted equivalent; the college considers high school GPA as part of its review.

Class rank, a college-preparatory curriculum, recommendations, and demonstrated competencies may be considered but are not generally required. SAT and ACT scores may also be considered without being required for every applicant. Among enrolled first-time students in the reported admissions data, 23% submitted SAT scores; score-submitters are therefore a subset of the class, not a measure of what every applicant must achieve.

Applicants whose first language is not English should review the college's current English-proficiency instructions; TOEFL is identified as a required English-proficiency measure in the reported admissions information. International, transfer, and applicants to programs with separate entry conditions may have additional documentation to provide. Check the application for the relevant entry term for current deadlines and document-submission instructions.

The reported first-year acceptance rate was 70%, based on 1,821 admitted applicants out of 2,609 applicants. That describes one admissions cycle, not an individual applicant's probability of admission.

What are the application fees and waivers at Franklin College?

Applicants should check Franklin College's current application instructions and the checkout screen for their chosen application route before submitting. Application charges and waiver procedures can vary by applicant type or application method.

Anyone seeking a fee waiver should arrange it before payment, using the waiver option or admissions-office instructions associated with that application. An application fee, if charged, is separate from an enrollment deposit or later tuition charges; paying one does not substitute for another.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Franklin College?

Franklin College students have an Army ROTC participation option through a cooperating host institution, rather than an Army ROTC unit operated as a standalone Franklin College program. The arrangement may involve courses or training away from the Franklin campus.

Students considering this route should confirm the current host, travel schedule, course-credit arrangements, and enrollment process with both the host Army ROTC program and Franklin College. ROTC scholarships have separate eligibility and application rules; participation and scholarship acceptance can also carry different military service obligations. Applicants should review those terms before making a commitment.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Franklin College?

Franklin College accepts transfer applications and generally considers credit from other accredited institutions. Transfer admission and the application of previous credits toward a Franklin degree are separate decisions.

Transfer applicants should be prepared to provide official transcripts from each college attended and any other academic records requested for their circumstances. The college reports transfer enrollment opportunities in fall, winter, spring, and summer, but applicants should confirm which start dates are available for their intended program and when records are due.

Before enrolling, request an official evaluation showing how completed courses apply to general education, the proposed major, and elective requirements. A course may transfer for credit without satisfying a particular major requirement. The college also reports acceptance of some American Council on Education credit recommendations and credit for life experience; those options warrant an individual review rather than an assumption that all prior learning will count.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Franklin College?

Franklin College students can explore international study as part of their undergraduate plans, including short-term travel associated with coursework and longer study through approved arrangements where available. Destinations and formats can change from year to year.

The key academic question is how a proposed experience will count toward a degree. Students should obtain approval for courses and credits before departure, especially if a major has a tightly sequenced curriculum or an internship requirement. They should also ask how their particular scholarships, federal aid, housing charges, and travel costs would apply; eligibility for aid does not mean all overseas expenses are covered.