Franklin & Marshall College

Lancaster, PA

Franklin & Marshall College

Lancaster, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$69,650

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
710
25th
650
75th
730
25th
660
75th
35
25th
29
75th
30
25th
27
75th
33
25th
30
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undergraduateRatios

47%

male

53%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Very Selective

36%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,233
Declined 5,690
Total Received 8,923
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Private

1,990

undergraduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1787, Franklin & Marshall College is a private liberal arts college that is known for its strong academic programs and commitment to undergraduate research. It is located on a 209-acre campus in Lancaster, Pennsylvania—60 miles west of Philadelphia.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,990
Established in 1787
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

220-acre campus in Lancaster (population: 59,708), 30 miles from Harrisburg and 60 miles from Philadelphia. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Philadelphia; smaller airport serves Harrisburg. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Franklin & Marshall College
415 Harrisburg Avenue
Lancaster, PA
17604-3003

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
98%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
710
25th
650
75th
730
25th
660
75th
35
25th
29
75th
30
25th
27
75th
33
25th
30

Admissions Facts

Application fee $60
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Very Selective

36%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,233
Declined 5,690
Total Received 8,923

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

73%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

Not Reported

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Financial Aid

71%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$50,919

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $68,380
Housing $9,212
Food $6,356
Additional fees $1,270
Books & supplies $800
Total $86,018
Average Financial Aid - $50,919
Total with Avg. Aid $35,099

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,327,530
State $675,727
Institutional $57,976,255
Other external $1,812,254
Total $62,791,766

Non-need-based

Federal $55,696
State $9,190
Institutional $728,813
Other external $1,345,679
Total $2,139,378

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 717 358-3991
F: 717 399-4462
financialaid@fandm.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Rowing yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Squash yes yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, crew, cricket, equestrian sports, fencing, ice hockey, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, crew, cricket, equestrian sports, fencing, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, golf, soccer (indoor/outdoor), squash, tennis, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Centennial Conference, Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Animal Behavior and Ethology yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Astrophysics yes
Behavioral Sciences yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Cognitive Science, General yes
Computer Science yes
Creative Writing yes
Dance, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Public Health, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business/organizations/society
  2. Government
  3. Economics

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,990

total students

26%

in-state

74%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,990
students

Female
53%
1,064

Male
47%
926

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

100%

1,984
students

Female
53%
1,061

Male
47%
923

0%

6
students

Female
50%
3

Male
50%
3

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Student Break-down

18%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Hispanic/Latino
56%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Required of All
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: April 15

Spring: November 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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