More selective than 84% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
39% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Franklin College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Franklin College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Franklin College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 620 |
| SAT math | 520 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1060 | 1240 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Franklin College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 70% | 540–620 | 520–620 | 20–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 71% | 500–600 | 520–600 | 21–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Franklin College compared with other Indiana colleges?
Franklin College has the 7th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | DePauw University | 57% | 75% | $22,264 |
| 4 | Wabash College | 63% | 77% | $24,336 |
| 5 | University of Indianapolis | 67% | 56% | $21,602 |
| 6 | Indiana University-East | 67% | 40% | $8,134 |
| 7 | Franklin College | 70% | 60% | $22,855 |
| 8 | Indiana Institute of Technology | 70% | 48% | $23,206 |
| 9 | Manchester University | 71% | 46% | $18,805 |
| 10 | Purdue University Northwest | 72% | 43% | $6,079 |
| 11 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | 72% | 47% | $31,872 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at Franklin College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Franklin College admissions questions
What is the Franklin College acceptance rate?
Franklin College accepts 70% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,598 of 2,264 applicants were admitted.
Does Franklin College require the SAT or ACT?
Franklin College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 39% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Franklin College?
The middle 50% of Franklin College enrolled first-year students scored 1060–1240 on the SAT and 20–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Franklin College?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (256 of 1,598).
Is Franklin College getting harder to get into?
Franklin College accepted 70% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 71% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Franklin College overview