A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Value
    A+
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    B
  5. Athletics
    B-
  6. Party Scene
    A-
  7. Professors
    A
  8. Location
    B
  9. Dorms
    B
  10. Campus Food
    B+
  11. Student Life
    A-
  12. Safety
    C+
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Franklin & Marshall College is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Centennial Conference
Address
College Ave
Lancaster, PA 17604
Website
WWW.FANDM.EDU

Franklin & Marshall College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
39%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Franklin & Marshall College

Cost

Net Price
$22,974/ year
National
$15,431
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $10,661/ year
  • $30-48k
    $10,620/ year
  • $49-75k
    $17,846/ year
  • $76-110k
    $28,337/ year
  • $110k+
    $42,306/ year

Academics

Professors
A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
91%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.35 responses
43%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.37 responses
41%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.37 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    78 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    69 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    65 Graduates
  • Economics
    47 Graduates
  • Psychology
    33 Graduates
  • Creative Writing
    30 Graduates
  • Biology
    24 Graduates
  • Mathematics & Statistics
    23 Graduates
  • Sociology
    23 Graduates
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    17 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,174Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
17%
Varsity Athletes
26%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 18 responses
Report
  • Academic
    33%
  • Dedicated
    28%
  • Preppy
    28%
  • Ecclectic
    6%
  • Racist
    6%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
44%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big.50 responses
Poll
63%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.62 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 19 responses
Report
  • Diverse Ideas and Thoughts
    58%
  • Awesome!
    21%
  • Preppy.
    16%
  • Diverse
    5%

After Franklin & Marshall College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$54,800/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
87%
National
47%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
75%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.20 responses
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Franklin & Marshall College Reviews

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Prior to coming to Franklin and Marshall I was sold on the idea that this campus would offer a welcoming community and rigorous academics that would challenge my thinking and perception of the world. However, upon arrival I noticed that the school's atmosphere was fairly unwelcoming. Different races stayed to themselves and the community advertised in pamphlets and info-sessions did not mirror the reality. I tried stepping out of my comfort zone by reaching out to other people. I tried to create the community I wanted to see, but nothing worked. Luckily enough, I was given some great professors my first semester. They were kind and understanding, but I felt as though I wasn't learning much in class. The academic rigor seemed to come solely through the compounding of assignments given at one time, not in the form of intellectual challenges that allow students to develop critical thinking skills.
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Our school is incredibly diverse and has a very inclusive and welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is incredibly friendly and looks out for their peers. The school offers a wide range of extracurricular and club activities that get the greater majority of the school's undergraduate population involved in campus activities. All of the teachers are easily accessible outside of class and are active in getting the most out of their students. There are so many different resources for studying, receiving extra help or asking questions outside of class. All of the students and Professors have a lot of school spirit - everyone goes to games, performances and everything in between. All in all, Franklin & Marshall is a very positive environment that fosters educational growth and promotes students ability to think critically for the rest of their lives.
Franklin & Marshall is a beautiful school, dedicated to its students. The campus is gorgeous and enclosed with a great balance between nature and city-living. When I visited, it was pouring rain and no one else showed up for the tours. I was paired up with a tour guide who was majoring in my intended subject area, and I got a personal tour of the campus. I was able to meet professors and talk to students about their experiences, and I felt very at home. Despite the rain, which normally would've put me in a bad mood, I left the tour with a smile on my face and warmth in my heart.