Founded in 1902, Franklin University is the third-largest private university in Ohio. Classes are taught at five Midwest locations in Ohio and Indiana, as well as online. The university was founded to serve the needs of adult students, and has since grown to become Central Ohio's foremost educator of working adults.

The main campus of Franklin University is located in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The university also operates locations in the cities of Beavercreek, Dublin, Delaware, Westerville, and in Indianapolis, Indiana at Castleton.

Franklin University offers degrees at the associate, bachelor, and master's levels, including joint BS/MS programs. Many of these programs can be completed entirely online.