Franklin and Marshall College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1653 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #448 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #403 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 5 | In Lancaster |
| #511 of 1,941 | For Art History |
| Top50% | For 62 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 36%
- Undergraduates
- 1,990
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- 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 36% and is among the top 9% 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 | 36% | 36% | 37% |
| Applicants | 8,923 | 4,269 | 4,654 |
| Admissions | 3,233 | 1,518 | 1,715 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 487 | 256 | 231 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
135 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1310
or below
75% of them
had 1440
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Franklin and Marshall College are 1310-1440 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
42 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 | 1120 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 377 (19%) |
| Hispanic | 205 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 109 (5%) |
| Asian | 88 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 69 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 19 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Franklin and Marshall College is $31,135 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 | $16,051 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $8,514 |
| $48-75K | $17,660 |
| $75-110K | $28,761 |
| $110K+ | $48,305 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $65,652 |
| Tuition in-state | $65,652 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $65,652 |
| Fee in-district | $192 |
| Fee in-state | $192 |
| Fee out-of-state | $192 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,224 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,040 |
| Room charge | $8,900 |
| Meal charge | $6,140 |
Franklin and Marshall College majors
Franklin and Marshall College has granted 546 bachelor's degrees across 40 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 | 57 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 45 |
| Economics, General | 36 |
| Public Health, General | 34 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 27 |
| Mathematics, General | 21 |
| Sociology, General | 18 |
| Biochemistry | 17 |
| History, General | 16 |
| Neuroscience | 15 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 13 |
| Computer Science | 11 |
| Creative Writing | 11 |
| Environmental Science | 11 |
| Chemistry, General | 10 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 9 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 8 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 8 |
| Anthropology, General | 7 |
| Physics, General | 7 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 |
| Environmental Studies | 6 |
| Music, General | 6 |
| Astrophysics | 4 |
| French Language and Literature | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| African Studies | 1 |
| German Studies | 1 |
| Italian Studies | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Grand Total | 546 |
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% | 86% | 86% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Franklin and Marshall College has published 4,540 scientific papers with 86,105 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 47 | 257 |
| 1992 | 62 | 482 |
| 1993 | 58 | 329 |
| 1994 | 77 | 370 |
| 1995 | 53 | 397 |
| 1996 | 59 | 386 |
| 1997 | 83 | 418 |
| 1998 | 65 | 494 |
| 1999 | 63 | 565 |
| 2000 | 54 | 628 |
| 2001 | 68 | 686 |
| 2002 | 51 | 697 |
| 2003 | 74 | 778 |
| 2004 | 76 | 962 |
| 2005 | 120 | 1024 |
| 2006 | 95 | 1091 |
| 2007 | 113 | 1301 |
| 2008 | 113 | 1432 |
| 2009 | 114 | 1570 |
| 2010 | 152 | 2104 |
| 2011 | 145 | 2456 |
| 2012 | 149 | 2671 |
| 2013 | 128 | 3235 |
| 2014 | 167 | 3818 |
| 2015 | 167 | 4228 |
| 2016 | 166 | 4491 |
| 2017 | 170 | 4894 |
| 2018 | 159 | 5596 |
| 2019 | 185 | 6196 |
| 2020 | 181 | 6843 |
| 2021 | 154 | 7004 |
| 2022 | 150 | 6732 |
| 2023 | 133 | 7316 |
Franklin and Marshall College alumni
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Roy Scheider
- Occupations
- boxeractor
- Biography
-
Roy Richard Scheider was an American actor and amateur boxer. Described by AllMovie as "one of the most unique and distinguished of all Hollywood actors", he gained fame for his leading and supporting roles in celebrated films from the 1970s through to the early to mid-1980s. He was nominated for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award.
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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
- stage actorfilm actorchildren's writerdirectorsinger
- Biography
-
Richard Treat Williams was an American actor. His portrayal of Dr. "Andy" Brown on The WB's Everwood (2002–2006) earned him nominations for two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Over his career he earned nominations for a Golden Globe Award, Primetime Emmy Award, and a Independent Spirit Award.
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Franklin J. Schaffner
- Occupations
- trade unionistdirectorfilm director
- Biography
-
Franklin James Schaffner was an American film, television, and stage director. He won the Academy Award for Best Director for Patton (1970), and is known for the films Planet of the Apes (1968), Nicholas and Alexandra (1971), Papillon (1973), and The Boys from Brazil (1978). He served as president of the Directors Guild of America between 1987 and 1989.
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 |