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Franklin University

Franklin University
Seal of Franklin University
Former names
YMCA School of Commerce
TypePrivate university
Established1902 (1902)[1]
Endowment$88.3 million (2020)[2]
PresidentDavid R. Decker[3]
ProvostChristopher L. Washington[4]
Location
Columbus
,
Ohio
,
United States

39°57′29″N 82°59′28″W / 39.95806°N 82.99111°W / 39.95806; -82.99111
CampusVarious Locations
Online[1]
Websitefranklin.edu

Franklin University is a private university with its main campus in Columbus, Ohio. It was founded in 1902 to serve the needs of students beyond traditional undergraduate age. On-site courses are offered at the university's campus in Columbus' Discovery District. However, most students take courses online. The university has over 25 location centers in the Midwestern United States[5] and a majority online population, and reports an average student age of 34 years.[6]

  1. ^ a b "Franklin University: About Franklin University". Retrieved 2010-08-18.
  2. ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  3. ^ "Franklin University: Dr. Decker". Retrieved 2010-08-18.
  4. ^ "Franklin University: Christopher L. Washington". Retrieved 2010-08-18.
  5. ^ "About Us". Franklin University. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  6. ^ "Trial and Error: Franklin University boosts retention with data - Inside Higher Ed". www.insidehighered.com.