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Franklin College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1080 to 1230
ACT Range20 to 26
Average GPA3.59
Acceptance Rate69.8%

Franklin College admits a strong majority of applicants, so your strategy is to make sure your academics land solidly in its typical first-year profile. If you submit scores, aim near or above 1230 SAT because far more applicants submit SAT than ACT; otherwise, keep the focus on your roughly 3.6 GPA and course strength.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Franklin College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Franklin College enrolls 931 undergraduate students in a suburban campus setting. Franklin College has a 73% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 60% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Franklin, IN

Undergrad Enrollment931
Freshman Retention73%
SettingSuburban
Student to Faculty Ratio12:1
Graduation Rate60%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Franklin College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

December 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Franklin College, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes and superscoring, with the last fall sitting as your final chance before Franklin College’s regular admission deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Franklin College is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $38,710, and 63% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $19,727. Submit the FAFSA by the December 1 priority deadline.

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Tuition and Fees$38,710
Room and Board$11,890
Average Merit Award$19,727
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid63%
Average Aid Package$32,841
Average Debt at Grad$38,057

Franklin College’s listed cost of attendance is about $50,600, including $38,710 in tuition and fees and $11,890 for room and board. Financial aid is common, with 63% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $32,841. The average merit award is $19,727, which can substantially reduce the published price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $38,057.

Student life at Franklin College

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Housing

73% of undergrads live on campus

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Greek life

Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.

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