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Franklin and Marshall College

Franklin and Marshall College is a small, private institution located in Lancaster, pa. Founded in 1787, Franklin and Marshall College offers undergraduate degrees in 38 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,986 undergraduates
cost $65,844 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Franklin and Marshall College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 36.2%
SAT score average 1386
ACT score average 31
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $60
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Franklin and Marshall College is known for one of its top majors: Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Other
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Health and Medical Professions
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Economics
Political Science and Government
Biology, General
Behavioral Sciences
Mathematics

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $65,844
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,040
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,270
Cost of attendance* $83,354
Average financial aid package $57,721
Estimated cost $25,633 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $65,844
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,040
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,270
Cost of attendance* $83,354
Average financial aid package $57,721
Estimated cost $25,633 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average of annual expenses including tuition, books, room, board, and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Franklin and Marshall College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,986, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

1,911

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
56%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
21%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Franklin and Marshall College, students love their Hillel, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map College Ave, Lancaster, PA 17604-3003
phone 717-358-3911
address www.fandm.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Hillel

French club

Intervarsity christian fellowship

Environmental action alliance

F&m marketing

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Franklin and Marshall College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Franklin and Marshall College?

Franklin and Marshall College is located in Lancaster, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Franklin and Marshall College? 

The acceptance rate for Franklin and Marshall College is 36%.

What’s the average GPA for Franklin and Marshall College?

The average high school GPA for Franklin and Marshall College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Franklin and Marshall College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Franklin and Marshall College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $333,416.

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