Franklin and Marshall College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1687 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #455 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #409 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 5 | In Lancaster |
| #476 of 2,170 | For Art History |
| Top50% | For 68 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 32%
- Undergraduates
- 1,911
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- fandm.edu
Franklin and Marshall College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Franklin and Marshall College has an acceptance rate of 32% and is among the top 8% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 32% | 29% | 34% |
| Applicants | 9,231 | 4,544 | 4,687 |
| Admissions | 2,938 | 1,339 | 1,599 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 553 | 263 | 290 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
173 or 31%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1298
or below
75% of them
had 1460
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Franklin and Marshall College are 1298-1460 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
50 or 9%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 29
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Franklin and Marshall College are 29-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1110 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 327 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 194 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 97 (5%) |
| Asian | 95 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 70 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 14 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Franklin and Marshall College is $37,475 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,331 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,539 |
| $48-75K | $26,954 |
| $75-110K | $28,353 |
| $110K+ | $48,713 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $68,180 |
| Tuition in-state | $68,180 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $68,180 |
| Fee in-district | $200 |
| Fee in-state | $200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,154 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,568 |
| Room charge | $9,212 |
| Meal charge | $6,356 |
Franklin and Marshall College majors
Franklin and Marshall College has granted 524 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Franklin and Marshall College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 92 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 58 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 36 |
| Economics, General | 36 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 36 |
| Public Health, General | 33 |
| Mathematics, General | 28 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 |
| Anthropology, General | 16 |
| Biochemistry | 15 |
| Neuroscience | 14 |
| Sociology, General | 14 |
| Physics, General | 12 |
| Environmental Science | 11 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 10 |
| Chemistry, General | 10 |
| Creative Writing | 10 |
| Computer Science | 8 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 |
| History, General | 7 |
| Environmental Studies | 6 |
| Astrophysics | 5 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 5 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 |
| Italian Studies | 4 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 524 |
Franklin and Marshall College has a graduation rate of 86%, which is among the 7% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 86% | 85% | 87% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Franklin and Marshall College has published 5,092 scientific papers with 128,701 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Political Science, Engineering, Philosophy, Law, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 65 | 575 |
| 1993 | 68 | 473 |
| 1994 | 80 | 479 |
| 1995 | 60 | 503 |
| 1996 | 62 | 501 |
| 1997 | 93 | 551 |
| 1998 | 77 | 631 |
| 1999 | 74 | 695 |
| 2000 | 64 | 823 |
| 2001 | 76 | 889 |
| 2002 | 53 | 923 |
| 2003 | 84 | 1139 |
| 2004 | 79 | 1306 |
| 2005 | 125 | 1368 |
| 2006 | 107 | 1514 |
| 2007 | 119 | 1778 |
| 2008 | 133 | 1948 |
| 2009 | 122 | 2088 |
| 2010 | 167 | 2695 |
| 2011 | 166 | 3260 |
| 2012 | 157 | 3636 |
| 2013 | 130 | 4227 |
| 2014 | 186 | 4915 |
| 2015 | 190 | 5424 |
| 2016 | 166 | 5822 |
| 2017 | 189 | 6375 |
| 2018 | 173 | 7390 |
| 2019 | 215 | 8880 |
| 2020 | 208 | 10401 |
| 2021 | 182 | 11489 |
| 2022 | 160 | 9093 |
| 2023 | 153 | 10336 |
| 2024 | 99 | 9960 |
Franklin and Marshall College alumni
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Roy Scheider
- Occupations
- boxerfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Roy Richard Scheider was an American actor. Described by AllMovie as "one of the most unique and distinguished of all Hollywood actors", he achieved fame with his leading and supporting roles in celebrated films from the 1970s through to the mid-1980s. He was nominated for two Academy Awards, one Golden Globe, and one BAFTA.
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Richard Winters
- Occupations
- army officer
- Biography
-
Richard Davis Winters was a United States Army officer who served as a paratrooper in "Easy Company" of the 506th Infantry Regiment within the 101st Airborne Division during World War II. Winters was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his successful command of the assault on Brécourt Manor during the invasion of Normandy.
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Treat Williams
- Occupations
- directorchildren's writerfilm actorstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Richard Treat Williams Jr. was an American actor, whose career on stage and in film and television spanned five decades. He received many accolades for his work, including nominations for three Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and an Independent Spirit Award.
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Scott Ritter
- Occupations
- writerfilm directordirectormilitary officer
- Biography
-
William Scott Ritter Jr. is an American former United States Marine Corps intelligence officer, former United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) weapons inspector, author, and commentator.
General info
| Alternative names | FandM Franklin and Marshall Franklin & Marshall Franklin & Marshall College F&M |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1787 |
| Motto | Lux et Lex Light and Law |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 714 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | College Ave Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17604-3003 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 58,000 |
| Phone | 7173583911 |