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 2023-24 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)$36,600
Room (residence halls)$6,510
Full Board Plans$4,780
Board: 14 Meal Plan$4,670
Board: 10 Meal Plan$4,240
Board: Immersive Term$495
Indirect Charges --
Other Expenses Paid
by the Student
Fees$750
Books and Supplies$1,300
Transportation$1,258
Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses$3,622
Total Cost of Attendance$54,820

Commuting — Living with Parent

Direct Charges --
Billed by the College
Tuition (full-time)$36,600
Fees$750
Indirect Charges --
Other Expenses Paid
by the Student
Living Expenses$2,718
Books and Supplies$1,300
Transportation$5,624
Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses$3,622
Total Cost of Attendance$50,614

Commuting — Living Off Campus

Direct Charges --
Billed by the College
Tuition (full-time)$36,600
Fees$750
Indirect Charges --
Other Expenses Paid
by the Student
Living Expenses$10,504
Books and Supplies$1,300
Transportation$5,624
Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses$3,622
Total Cost of Attendance$58,400

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.