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Franklin & Marshall College

Lancaster, PA

Tuition & Fees

$59,000

$59,000

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
22%
600-699
63%
500-599
15%
700-800
49%
600-699
41%
500-599
10%
composite english math
30-36
53%
24-29
47%
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undergraduateRatios

45%

male

55%

female

1

teacher

9

students

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Very Selective

30%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,888
Declined + 6,614
Total Received 9,502
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Private (nonprofit)

2,315

undergraduate students

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Most Popular Majors

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

SAT 2261
ACT 3574

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School Facts

Franklin and Marshall College, founded in 1787, is a private, liberal arts college. Its 209-acre campus is located in a residential area of Lancaster, 60 miles west of Philadelphia.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 2,315
Established in 1787
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Accredited by •  MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education)

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Lancaster, PA

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.

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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
98%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
6 fraternities 13% of male students
 
5 sororities 19% of female students
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
22%
600-699
63%
500-599
15%
700-800
49%
600-699
41%
500-599
10%
composite english math
30-36
53%
24-29
47%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $60
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline January 15
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Very Selective

30%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,888
Declined + 6,614
Total Received 9,502

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Secondary school record

Important

Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Work Experience

Not Considered

Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Don Saleh
Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
P: 877 678-9111
F: 717 358-4389
admission@fandm.edu

Financial Aid

100%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$54,166

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $58,615
Room $8,550
Board $5,900
Additional fees $385
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $74,650
Average Financial Aid - $54,166
Total with Avg. Aid $20,484

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 Aid Deadline

FAFSA
February 15

Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement
February 15

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

M. Clarke Paine
Director of Financial Aid
clarke.paine@fandm.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
field hockey
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
squash
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

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 Directors

Patty Epps (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Centennial Conference, Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association
Mascot
Diplomats
School colors
blue and white

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Africana Studies
American Studies
Ancient Greek
Anthropology
Art
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biological Foundations of Behavior
Biology
Business/Organizations/Society
Chemistry
Classical Art/Archaeology
Computer Science
Dance
Economics
English
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Film/Media Studies
French
Geoscience
German
Government
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
Italian
Latin
Latin American Studies
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Public Health
Religious Studies
Scientific/Philosophical Studies of the Mind
Sociology
Spanish
Specialized Studies
Theatre
Women's/Gender/Sexuality Studies
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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

2,315

total students

30%

in-state

70%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

2,315
students

Female
55%
1,268

Male
45%
1,047

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

2,306
students

Female
55%
1,265

Male
45%
1,041

1%

9
students

Female
34%
3

Male
66%
6

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Student Break-down

19%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Hispanic/Latino
54%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

32%

Transfer applicants accepted

45%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: April 15

Spring: November 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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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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