Tuition and Costs

Investing in your future.

When you make the decision to attend Franklin College, you are investing in your future. You will find majors that match your academic interests, challenging courses, faculty dedicated to your success and the study away, internship and research opportunities that will help you become successful after graduation.

We recognize cost is a key factor in your decision-making process—that’s why we are committed to making Franklin College affordable for all students. Last year, we awarded $35 million in scholarships and financial aid, benefitting 99% of all students who attend Franklin College. We are also rated as a “Top Performer for Social Mobility” in the U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges rankings, further demonstrating our commitment to student success.

Cost of Attendance

Below are the costs for the 2024-25 Franklin College academic year for full-time enrolled (12 or more credit hours per semester) undergraduate students. Actual costs may vary due to different room costs, meal plans or unusual circumstances.

Living On Campus

Direct Charges --
Billed by the College
Tuition (full-time students)$37,810
Room (residence halls)$6,800
Full Board Plans$5,090
Board: 14 Meal Plan$4,950
Board: 10 Meal Plan$4,500
Board: Immersive Term$515
Indirect Charges --
Other Expenses Paid
by the Student
Fees$900
Books and Supplies$1,352
Transportation$1,340
Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses$3,766
Total Cost of Attendance$57,573

Commuting — Living with Parent

Direct Charges --
Billed by the College
Tuition (full-time)$37,810
Fees$900
Indirect Charges --
Other Expenses Paid
by the Student
Living Expenses$2,826
Books and Supplies$1,352
Transportation$5,848
Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses$3,766
Total Cost of Attendance$52,502

Commuting — Living Off Campus

Direct Charges --
Billed by the College
Tuition (full-time)$37,810
Fees$900
Indirect Charges --
Other Expenses Paid
by the Student
Living Expenses$10,924
Books and Supplies$1,352
Transportation$5,848
Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses$3,766
Total Cost of Attendance$60,600

Per Credit Hour Tuition Rates for Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Programs

Undergraduate Program
Full-time$1,220 per credit hour120 hours required for bachelor of arts degree
Part-time$1,350 per credit hour5-11 hours; 120 hours required for bachelor of arts degree
Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)
$655 per credit hour67 hours required for master of science degree
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS)
$828.83 per credit hour111 hours required for master of science degree

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If you have specific questions, contact the office of financial aid at 888.852.6471 or 317.738.8075 or email us at finaid@FranklinCollege.edu.