Franklin and Marshall College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1777 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #489 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #442 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 5 | In Lancaster |
| #492 of 2,195 | For Art History |
| Top50% | For 67 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 28%
- Undergraduates
- 1,808
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- 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 28% and is among the top 7% 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 | 28% | 25% | 31% |
| Applicants | 9,881 | 4,983 | 4,893 |
| Admissions | 2,785 | 1,262 | 1,519 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 477 | 228 | 249 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
120 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1310
or below
75% of them
had 1463
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Franklin and Marshall College are 1310-1463 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
43 or 9%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Franklin and Marshall College are 30-33 (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 | 1068 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 306 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 165 (9%) |
| Asian | 101 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 87 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 64 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 14 (0.8%) |
| 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 $43,987 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 | $12,321 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,942 |
| $48-75K | $16,245 |
| $75-110K | $25,104 |
| $110K+ | $49,996 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $70,566 |
| Tuition in-state | $70,566 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $70,566 |
| Fee in-district | $228 |
| Fee in-state | $228 |
| Fee out-of-state | $228 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,050 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,188 |
| Room charge | $9,534 |
| Meal charge | $6,654 |
Franklin and Marshall College majors
Franklin and Marshall College has granted 514 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Franklin and Marshall College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 82 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 77 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 37 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 |
| Public Health, General | 25 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 23 |
| Mathematics, General | 23 |
| Neuroscience | 23 |
| Creative Writing | 20 |
| Economics, General | 20 |
| Biochemistry | 16 |
| Computer Science | 13 |
| Chemistry, General | 11 |
| History, General | 11 |
| Anthropology, General | 10 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 9 |
| Sociology, General | 9 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 8 |
| Astrophysics | 7 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 |
| Environmental Science | 7 |
| Environmental Studies | 5 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 |
| Physics, General | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 3 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| African Studies | 2 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| Dance, General | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 514 |
Franklin and Marshall College has a graduation rate of 84%, which is among the 8% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 84% | 83% | 85% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Franklin and Marshall College has published 5,165 scientific papers with 135,638 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 68 | 474 |
| 1994 | 80 | 488 |
| 1995 | 60 | 506 |
| 1996 | 62 | 502 |
| 1997 | 93 | 552 |
| 1998 | 77 | 637 |
| 1999 | 74 | 695 |
| 2000 | 64 | 824 |
| 2001 | 77 | 889 |
| 2002 | 53 | 925 |
| 2003 | 84 | 1139 |
| 2004 | 79 | 1308 |
| 2005 | 125 | 1369 |
| 2006 | 107 | 1502 |
| 2007 | 119 | 1778 |
| 2008 | 133 | 1949 |
| 2009 | 122 | 2086 |
| 2010 | 167 | 2706 |
| 2011 | 166 | 3262 |
| 2012 | 158 | 3643 |
| 2013 | 130 | 4223 |
| 2014 | 186 | 4920 |
| 2015 | 190 | 5428 |
| 2016 | 167 | 5828 |
| 2017 | 190 | 6382 |
| 2018 | 175 | 7394 |
| 2019 | 216 | 8905 |
| 2020 | 208 | 10409 |
| 2021 | 182 | 11493 |
| 2022 | 160 | 9110 |
| 2023 | 156 | 10339 |
| 2024 | 99 | 10047 |
| 2025 | 85 | 8725 |
Franklin and Marshall College alumni
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Roy Scheider
- Occupations
- film actormilitary officertelevision actoractorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Roy Richard Scheider was an American actor and amateur boxer who achieved fame with his leading and supporting roles in celebrated films from the 1970s 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
- children's writerfilm actorstage actortelevision actoractor
- 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 | 678 |
| 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 |