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Franklin College of Indiana Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into Franklin College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

92.9%
Admission Difficulty for Franklin College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Franklin College of Indiana is 92.9%.  Its admission rate is the 41st lowest in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

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

Franklin College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,613 out of the 1,737 who applied were admitted.

Franklin College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.51. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Franklin College of Indiana?

93% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Franklin College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.51 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1070 on the SAT
  • Score 21 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Franklin College of Indiana GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.51

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Franklin College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Franklin College of Indiana are to have around a 3.51 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.51 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Franklin College of Indiana accepts 93% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Franklin College of Indiana is 3.51 on the 4.0 scale. 20% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #20 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Franklin College of Indiana is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Franklin College students
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 chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Franklin College of Indiana SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Franklin College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 46% of students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

970-1170

Applicants Submitting SAT 

46%
SAT Scores for Franklin College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 480
Math 25th Percentile 490
Composite 25th Percentile 970
SAT Scores for Franklin College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 590
Math 75th Percentile 580
Composite 75th Percentile 1170
Average SAT Score 1070

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Franklin College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Franklin College of Indiana is 1070 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 970-1170. Students who get into Franklin College score in the top 66 percent of all SAT test takers..  Franklin College of Indiana ranks #29 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1070 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Franklin College of Indiana regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 970 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 970, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 870, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Franklin College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1070, you have around a 93% chance of being admitted. A 1170 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 96% chance of getting in.

Franklin College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1170 and Above Good >96%
1070 to 1170 Avg + 93%-96%
970 to 1070 Avg - 87%-93%
870 to 970 Reach 79%-87%
Less than 870 Low <79%
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Franklin College of Indiana ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

18-25 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

11%
ACT Scores for Franklin College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 17
Math 25th Percentile 16
Composite 25th Percentile 18
ACT Scores for Franklin College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 25
Math 75th Percentile 26
Composite 75th Percentile 25
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Franklin College of Indiana?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Franklin College of Indiana is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 25.  The school ranks #30 in Indiana for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

11 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Franklin College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Franklin College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Franklin College of Indiana for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 93% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 97% with a 25 ACT score.

Franklin College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >97%
21 to 25 Avg + 93%-97%
18 to 21 Avg - 88%-93%
15 to 18 Reach 82%-88%
Less than 15 Low <82%
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High School Class Rank

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

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Franklin College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 995 716 1,737
Accepted 932 659 1,613
Acceptance Rate 94% 92% 93%
Enrolled 122 124 246
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 19% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

Franklin College Application Requirements
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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Franklin College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Franklin College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.51 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1070 and ACT of 21 will almost guarantee your admission.

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Franklin College often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150604 IPEDS survey data for Franklin College.

FAQs

Does Franklin College prefer SAT or ACT?

46% of students submit their SAT scores to Franklin College of Indiana. 11% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Franklin College?

93% of those who apply are granted admission to Franklin College of Indiana. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Franklin College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 970 and 1170. The average SAT score is 1070. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Franklin College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 25. The average ACT score is 21. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.