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Overview
Founded in 1787 thanks to a donation from Benjamin Franklin, Franklin & Marshall College is a 4-year liberal arts college in southeast Pennsylvania. Franklin & Marshall grants undergraduate degrees in 60 academic fields of study. For students who wish to learn in a different culture, Franklin & Marshall sponsors over 200 study abroad programs in more than 60 countries including the Advanced Study in England program. All first year F&M students are assigned to one of five college houses based on their choice of a first year seminar-style Connections Course and students are encouraged to continue conversations begun in the classroom at each college house.
Acceptance Rate:
32%
Average Net Price:
$28,038
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
30
Average SAT Composite
1346
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $70,794 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $70,794 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $16,188 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
17%
Average Aid Per Year
$45,764
17%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,113
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$44,593
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
6%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3842
10%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,113
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$57,585,516
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$9,070,181
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
50%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,225
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$191
Students receiving federal loans
40%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,132
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,161
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
9231
Students Applied
38%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
6
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 6 | May 1 |
Application Fee
$62
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
9%
Submitting ACT
31%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 30
Average SAT Composite: 1346
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
1,911
Total Number of Undergrads
1,911
0
100
78%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
83%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
9:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
42
Faculty Overview
0
100
89%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
43
Countries Represented
50
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
19%
Student Organizations
90
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
99%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
97%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Diplomats
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Centennial Conference
Total Male Athletes
355
Total Female Athletes
251
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Club
5
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
- Squash
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Squash
Franklin and Marshall College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$69,200
Top 5 Cities
New York
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Washington
Boston
Top 5 Employers
Morgan Stanley
Ernst & Young
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
IBM
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Sales
Finance
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,000
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$191
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