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Former names | YMCA School of Commerce |
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| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1902[1] |
| Endowment | $88.3 million (2020)[2] |
| President | David R. Decker[3] |
| Provost | Christopher L. Washington[4] |
| Location | , Ohio , United States 39°57′29″N 82°59′28″W / 39.95806°N 82.99111°W |
| Campus | Various Locations Online[1] |
| Website | franklin |
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Franklin University is a private university with its main campus in Columbus, Ohio, United States. 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]
- ^ a b "Franklin University: About Franklin University". Retrieved August 18, 2010.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Franklin University: Dr. Decker". Archived from the original on December 4, 2011. Retrieved August 18, 2010.
- ^ "Franklin University: Christopher L. Washington". Retrieved August 18, 2010.
- ^ "About Us". Franklin University. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
- ^ "Trial and Error: Franklin University boosts retention with data". insidehighered.com.