Franklin College Acceptance Rate
Franklin, Indiana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,264
- Admitted
- 1,598
- Yield
- 16%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Franklin College's acceptance rate has risen from 69.2% in 2014–15 to 70.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,050 to 2,264 (+10%) over that period.
Its 70.6% rate makes Franklin College more selective than about 61% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 78%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (74.7% for women vs 66.3% for men, a 8.4-point gap). Franklin College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 16% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,050 | 1,419 | 69.2% | 327 |
| 2015–16 | 2,023 | 1,412 | 69.8% | 290 |
| 2016–17 | 1,479 | 1,155 | 78.1% | 238 |
| 2017–18 | 1,821 | 1,418 | 77.9% | 267 |
| 2018–19 | 1,869 | 1,410 | 75.4% | 272 |
| 2019–20 | 1,865 | 1,516 | 81.3% | 270 |
| 2020–21 | 2,073 | 1,577 | 76.1% | 293 |
| 2021–22 | 1,589 | 1,504 | 94.7% | 255 |
| 2022–23 | 1,737 | 1,613 | 92.9% | 246 |
| 2023–24 | 2,264 | 1,598 | 70.6% | 256 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,163 | 869 | 74.7% |
| Men | 1,085 | 719 | 66.3% |
| Another gender | 16 | 10 | 62.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–600 | 39% |
| SAT Math | 520–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–27 | 5% |
How Franklin College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Franklin College's acceptance rate?
Franklin College's acceptance rate is 70.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,598 admitted of 2,264 applicants).
Is Franklin College test optional?
Franklin College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Franklin College?
Franklin College received 2,264 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,598.
What SAT score do you need for Franklin College?
Admitted students at Franklin College typically scored 500–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Franklin College getting harder to get into?
Franklin College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.2% in 2014–15 to 70.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.franklincollege.edu/.