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Franklin College (FC) · Franklin, Indiana · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate70%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate60%finish within six years
Undergraduates985Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty12 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Franklin College Baseball coaches

Coaches at Franklin College who recruit Men's Baseball, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Franklin College competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division III
Conference
Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
franklingrizzlies.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1060–1240
ACTMiddle 50%: 20–26

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Popular majors

AccountingApplied Mathematics, GeneralArt History, Criticism and ConservationBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBiomedical Sciences, GeneralBiophysicsBusiness Administration and Management, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
12 : 1
Graduation rate
60% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$37,810
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$23,843
Campus

Where it is

Franklin College in Franklin.

Location
Franklin, Indiana
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
American Baptist
Time zone
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Website
franklincollege.edu
Overview

About Franklin College Baseball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Lance Marshall, the Head Baseball Coach, leads the Franklin College Baseball staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. Franklin College (FC) competes in NCAA Division III Baseball as a member of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. Franklin College is a small private school in Franklin, Indiana with 985 undergraduates, a 70% acceptance rate and an average net price of $23,843 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Franklin College Baseball

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Lance Marshall, the Head Baseball Coach and Jake Sprinkle, the Assistant Baseball Coach. Franklin College has 3 coaches for Baseball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, and measurables like exit velocity, 60-yard time or pitching velocity in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video with game at-bats or bullpen work, with the link near the top so Lance can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Franklin College typically score 1060–1240 on the SAT and 20–26 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Franklin College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Questions

Franklin College Baseball FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Franklin College D3?

Yes. Franklin College competes in NCAA Division III Baseball, in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Is Franklin College public or private?

Franklin College is a private nonprofit school in Franklin, Indiana.

What conference is Franklin College Baseball in?

The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Does Franklin College offer athletic scholarships for Baseball?

No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.

How many coaches does Franklin College Baseball have?

3 coaches, led by Lance Marshall, the Head Baseball Coach.

How much does Franklin College cost?

In-state tuition is $37,810 and out-of-state tuition is $37,810 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,843.

What is the Franklin College acceptance rate?

70% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Franklin College?

Admitted students typically score 1060–1240 on the SAT and 20–26 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Franklin College Baseball coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026