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Franklin and Marshall College

Lancaster, PA · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website

Franklin and Marshall College campus
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Admission rate
28%
Selective
Average net price
$33,445
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
79%
Median earnings
$81,484
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Franklin and Marshall College is a private nonprofit college in Lancaster, PA with 1,799 undergraduates. It admits 28% of applicants, and admitted students average 1392 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $33,445 per year ($20,059 for families earning under $30,000). 79% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $81,484 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
28%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
9,231
Fall 2023
Admitted
2,938
Fall 2023
Yield
19%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing660–730
200800
SAT Math650–733
200800
ACT Composite30–33
136

What Franklin and Marshall College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$88,838
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$73,210

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$20,059
  • $30–48k$16,521
  • $48–75k$14,636
  • $75–110k$19,911
  • $110k+$48,580

Get a personal estimate with Franklin and Marshall College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
79%
Freshman retention
90%
Median earnings
$81,484
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$26,758
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,799
Student–faculty ratio
9:1
Receive Pell grants
17%
  • White59%
  • Hispanic9%
  • Black5%
  • Asian6%

Franklin and Marshall College FAQ

What is Franklin and Marshall College's acceptance rate?+

Franklin and Marshall College admits 28% of applicants, which makes it selective.

What SAT score do you need for Franklin and Marshall College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 660–730 on SAT Reading and Writing and 650–733 on SAT Math; the average total is 1392.

What ACT score do you need for Franklin and Marshall College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 30–33.

Is Franklin and Marshall College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Franklin and Marshall College?+

In Fall 2023, 9,231 students applied to Franklin and Marshall College and 2,938 were admitted; 553 enrolled.

Does Franklin and Marshall College consider legacy status?+

Yes. Franklin and Marshall College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Franklin and Marshall College require an essay?+

Franklin and Marshall College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Franklin and Marshall College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $88,838 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $33,445.

What is Franklin and Marshall College's graduation rate?+

79% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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