Introduction and Overview

Franklin University is a private university in Ohio, USA, located in Columbus. The school offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs, which are designed for adults who are busy with work and want to continue their studies. It covers multiple disciplines such as law, engineering, management, education, economics, science, literature, and medicine.

History and Founding Time

Founded by the YMCA in 1902, it was positioned as a business school at the time and was renamed Franklin University in 1933.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a team of highly qualified teachers who not only have rich teaching experience, but also have in-depth research and practical experience in their respective professional fields, and can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Academic Achievements: As a university focusing on adult education and career development, Franklin University has achieved remarkable results in helping students improve their professional skills and achieve career transformation, and has cultivated many outstanding talents in business, management, health care and other fields.

Teaching resources: The school was selected by the U.S. Department of Education as one of the first 15 institutions to participate in the distance education pilot program, and was also designated by the U.S. Army as one of the 29 colleges and universities that provide distance education for soldiers. Its online courses and learning platforms provide students with a convenient way to learn. At the same time, the school has established partnerships with many companies and institutions to provide students with internship and employment opportunities.

Nature of the institution

Private non-profit university.

Educational philosophy

Committed to enabling everyone to obtain a college degree, providing high-quality, real-world education for aspiring learners and working adults to help them achieve their personal and professional goals and enrich the world, focusing on practicality and flexibility to meet the learning needs of adult students.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Ross School of Business's business courses have professional accreditation from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), and its undergraduate, master's, postgraduate APRN certificate and doctoral programs in nursing practice have all been accredited by the American Nursing Education Accreditation Commission (CCNE). In addition, the cybersecurity major has been designated as a Cyber ​​Defense Academic Excellence Center (CAE) by the National Security Agency and its federal partners.

Key laboratories: No reports have been found that the college has particularly well-known key laboratories, but the school is equipped with corresponding laboratories and facilities for scientific research and teaching.

Departments

The departments are not clearly divided, but there are 16 undergraduate majors and 3 graduate majors, mainly including Ross School of Business, School of Education, School of Health and Public Administration, etc.

Rankings

In 2024, Franklin University was ranked as the top nonprofit university for adult learners and online courses in Ohio.

Costs

Tuition varies by major and degree level. Generally speaking, undergraduate courses cost about $10,000 to $20,000 per year, and graduate courses cost relatively high. The school may provide students with certain scholarships and grants.

Campus environment

Campus facilities: The main campus is located in downtown Columbus, covers an area of ​​14 acres, and has buildings such as Alumni Hall, Fisher Hall and Student Service Center. The school also has branches in Delaware, Dublin and Westville. In addition, the school provides students with a wealth of online learning resources and technical support.

Campus culture: The school focuses on students' personal development and career planning, and provides students with a wealth of community activities and career development guidance. Students can participate in various academic, cultural and social activities to expand their horizons and interpersonal relationships.