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Franklin University

#2122 in US ranking Columbus, OH
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$33,133
Tuition & fees
$9,577
Avg. aid
$6,540
Receiving aid
96%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
11%
Median salary
$59,332
1 yr after graduation

What is the cost of studying for a year at Franklin University?

For 2024-25, Franklin University's reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $9,552 for an academic year, with $25 in required fees. The reported tuition and fees were the same for in-state and out-of-state students. A reported part-time undergraduate charge was $398 per credit hour; a student's actual bill depends on credits taken and any applicable course charges.

  • Reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $9,577.
  • Reported full-time graduate tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $12,090.
  • Reported average undergraduate grant aid from federal, state, local, institutional or other sources: $6,540.

Tuition is not the full cost of attendance. Students also need to budget for books or digital materials, transportation, personal expenses and their own housing and food; online attendance does not eliminate those living costs. A reported room-and-board allowance of $17,028 should be understood as a budgeting figure, not the price of a Franklin residence hall.

Among students in the reported income group with family income of $48,000 or less, average net price was $25,876. Net price is an average cost after grants and scholarships, not an individual quote; its inclusion of living expenses helps explain why it can exceed published tuition. In 2024-25 data, 96% of students received financial aid and 41% had student loans. Eligible students may be able to use federal grants and loans, applicable state aid, institutional scholarships or military education benefits. Completing the FAFSA and reviewing Franklin's individual aid offer will show which forms of assistance actually apply.

What are the work-study opportunities at Franklin University?

Franklin University offers career-development services, including individual and group career planning, résumé preparation, interview workshops, employer recruitment and job fairs. Its reported services also include opportunities to connect with alumni for networking and mentoring.

These services support a job search but are not employment outcomes or placement guarantees. Franklin does not require an internship of every student, although a particular program may include one. Students seeking experience related to their major should check program-specific internship rules and ask career services how employers recruit for their field.

Federal Work-Study, when included in a student's aid offer, is earned through an eligible job rather than paid upfront like a grant. Eligibility, available positions and hours must be confirmed with the financial aid and student employment offices. A regular part-time job or an unpaid internship is not automatically a Federal Work-Study position.

Franklin University Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$9,577
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$9,577
Tuition
$9,552
Fees
$25
Room and board
$17,028

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$33,133
Tuition & fees
$9,577
Housing, food, books & other
$23,556

96% of undergraduates receive aid, $6,540 on average

Franklin University Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

Off campus, not with family
$23,004
Off campus, with family
$6,264

Franklin University Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$24,968
$30,001–48,000
$25,876
$48,001–75,000
$24,690
$75,001–110,000
$25,389
Over $110,000
$29,964

Franklin University Room and Board Cost

Institution provide on-campus housing

No

Franklin University Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$6,540

All

$5,166

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
96%

Franklin University Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
37%
Students with federal loans
41%
Median debt at completion
$20,571

Franklin University Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$8,997

Graduate average amount

$7,473

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.