Franklin College of Indiana Admission Requirements

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Franklin College of Indiana Admission Overview

Franklin College of Indiana admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Franklin College of Indiana admitted 69.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.51 GPA (A-) and SAT 1060-1240 / ACT 20-26. Franklin College of Indiana is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Franklin College of Indiana Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

69.8%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Franklin College

Acceptance Rate

The Franklin College of Indiana acceptance rate is 69.8%. Last year, 1,821 of 2,609 applicants were admitted. That is the 8th lowest acceptance rate in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Franklin College of Indiana and can you get accepted?

Franklin College of Indiana is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Franklin College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.51. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Franklin College of Indiana GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.51

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.51

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Franklin College of Indiana typically have around a 3.51 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Franklin College of Indiana is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

20% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #20 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Franklin College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 20.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 16.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 15.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 15.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 18.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Franklin College of Indiana SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1060-1240

Freshmen who sent SAT

39%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 540
  • Math 520
  • Composite 1060
SAT 25th percentile scores for Franklin College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 620
  • Math 620
  • Composite 1240
SAT 75th percentile scores for Franklin College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Franklin College of Indiana typically score around a 1150 SAT (middle 50% 1060–1240) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 68th percentile nationally. Franklin College of Indiana ranks #15 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1060 to 1240

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Franklin College of Indiana is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1150 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Franklin College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1240+ Above 75th >82%
1150 to 1240 Avg + 70%-82%
1060 to 1150 Avg - 55%-70%
Below 1060 Below mid-50 <55%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Franklin College of Indiana ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

4%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 20
  • Math 18
  • Composite 20
ACT 25th percentile scores for Franklin College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 26
  • Math 27
  • Composite 26
ACT 75th percentile scores for Franklin College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Franklin College of Indiana typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 20–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Franklin College of Indiana places #21 among colleges in Indiana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Franklin College of Indiana without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Franklin College
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
26+ Above 75th >82%
23 to 26 Avg + 70%-82%
20 to 23 Avg - 55%-70%
Below 20 Below mid-50 <55%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

78% of Franklin College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 43% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Franklin College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 20%
Top 25% of class 43%
Top 50% of class 78%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Franklin College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,360 1,222 2,609
Accepted 1,007 798 1,821
Acceptance Rate 74% 65% 70%
Enrolled 170 146 316
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 18% 17%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Franklin College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Franklin College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Franklin College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Franklin College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Franklin College of Indiana is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 69.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.51 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1060-1240); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150604.

GPA calculator: Franklin College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026