Founded in 1902, Franklin University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Columbus (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Ohio. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Franklin University is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Franklin University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This higher education institution does not have a selective admission policy. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.