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Franklin College

Franklin College
101 Branigin Boulevard
Franklin, IN 46131-2623

Official telephone: (317) 738-8000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 852-0232
Fax number: (317) 736-6030
Website: www.franklincollege.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 1,087
Full-time undergraduates: 1,015
Part-time undergraduates: 72
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 21
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Midwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 8%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
0.7% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.4% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1.7% Hispanic/Latino
85.9% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5.9% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
0.7% Nonresident Alien
1.7% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.2% American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.8% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.8% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.3% Hispanic/Latino
84.3% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.1% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
1.8% Nonresident Alien
2.7% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 207 acres
City or town school is located in: Franklin, IN
Population of city/town: 24,194
Nearest major city: Indianapolis
Distance of nearest major city: 20 miles
Population of nearest major city: 852,866
Online campus map: www.franklincollege.edu/
about-fc/
visiting-franklin/
maps-directions

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (84%)
  • fraternity housing (13%)
  • special housing for disabled students
  • other housing including Theme housing. College-owned houses. (3%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 89%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 69%
Percent of students who live off campus: 31%
Students required to live on campus: All unmarried, non-veteran freshmen, sophomores, and juniors must live on campus unless living with family.
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 80%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 300
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Leadership and professional development centers.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 100%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 5
Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: 5
Percent of men who join fraternities: 43%
Number of social sororities on campus: 3
Percent of women who join sororities: 50%
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station
School newspaper(s): The Franklin
Number of honor societies: 12
Total number of registered organizations: 60
Campus-based religious organizations:
Religious Life Group, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Minority student organizations:
Black Student Union, Student Association of the Support of Multiculturalism, Grizzly Pride Alliance
International student organizations:
Latino Advocacy and Awareness Association
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Dancers, Singers, women's chorus, men's chorus, Madrigals, band; string and chamber ensembles; Up 'til Dawn, Best Buddies, Building Tomorrow, Habitat for Humanity, College Mentors for Kids, Student Entertainment Board, Student Foundation, Project SELF, SCRUBS, EARTH, Passion for Paws, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Panhellenic, Interfraternity Council; art, drama, education, chess, history, pre-law, business, economics, commuters, athletic training, math/computing, accounting, and chemistry clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Kerry Prather,
Athletic Director
Director of women's athletics: Mary Helak,
Assistant Director of Athletics
School colors: navy and old gold
School mascot: Grizzlies
Athletic conference memberships: Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (Division III)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Men's divingno 
Men's footballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's golfnoNCAA Div. III
Men's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Men's swimmingno 
Men's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (indoor)no 
Men's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Women's divingnoNCAA Div. II
Women's golfnoNCAA Div. III
Women's lacrossenoNCAA Div. III
Women's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Women's softballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (indoor)no 
Women's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's volleyballnoNCAA Div. III
Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 43%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 50%
Athletic facilities:
baseball, football, soccer, and softball fields; basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts; cross-country park, golf course, stadium, track and field, swimming facility
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, flag football, volleyball

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: no
Nearest international airport: Indianapolis (20 miles)
Nearest other airport: Greenwood (10 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Indianapolis (20 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Indianapolis (20 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: excellent
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 20% immediately
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Ball State University, Bellarmine University, Castleton State College, Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Christian Theological Seminary, Indiana State University, Indiana University--Bloomington, Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis, Indiana Wesleyan University, John Marshall School of Law, Kansas State University, Kent State University, Lynn University, Marian University, Northern Kentucky University, Purdue University--West Lafayette, Southern Illinois University, Syracuse University, University of Colorado, University of Indianapolis, University of Kentucky, Wingate University, Xavier University.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 68% within six months of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Best Buy, Celedon Trucking, Cummins Corporation, Emmis Communications, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Ernst and Young, Fed Ex, Hill-Rom, Indianapolis Children's Museum, Johnson County Community Corrections, PNC Bank, Raymond James and Associates, Richard Harrison Baily/The Agency, various school corporations, Wells Fargo, Youth Connections.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • John R. Voris, founder of Save the Children Foundation
  • Arch West, credited for developing the Doritos brand Tortilla chip for Frito Lay
  • Robert Wise, Oscar-winning producer and director, best known for the films The Sound of Music and West Side Story.

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