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Franklin & Marshall College

#41 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 807 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      B-
    12. Safety
      C
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    Franklin & Marshall is a highly rated private college located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,263 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Franklin & Marshall acceptance rate is 34%. Popular majors include Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Economics. Graduating 86% of students, Franklin & Marshall alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $46,000.
    About Franklin & Marshall College...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Centennial Conference
    Address
    PO Box 3003
    Lancaster, PA 17604
    Website
    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
    34%
    Application Deadline
    January 15
    SAT Range
    1200-1420
    ACT Range
    28-31
    Application Fee
    $60
    SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

    Test Prep

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $24,472/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $43,377/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    61%

    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
    40%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.43 responses
    37%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.43 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      68 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      67 Graduates
    • Economics
      66 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      63 Graduates
    • Psychology
      46 Graduates
    • Biology
      32 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      30 Graduates
    • History
      22 Graduates
    • Sociology
      21 Graduates
    • Creative Writing
      20 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,263Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    20
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    18%
    Varsity Athletes
    27%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 24 responses
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    • Academic
      38%
    • Dedicated
      25%
    • Preppy
      21%
    • Stressed
      8%
    • Ecclectic
      4%
    • Racist
      4%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
    Poll
    43%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.56 responses
    Poll
    63%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.68 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 25 responses
    Report
    • Diverse Ideas and Thoughts
      44%
    • Awesome!
      16%
    • Preppy.
      12%
    • Close Minded
      8%
    • Diverse
      4%
    • Intelligent
      4%
    • Stale
      4%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $58,900/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    86%
    National
    49%
    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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    I really love being a student here! That’s just it- the student body loves their school in general so morale is high and there is a sense of school spit. Centennial League athletics are really fun and kids come out to sporting events. Academics are definitely challenging so my advice is to budget your time and don’t procrastinate. Library and resources are top notch and I love my professors. Dorms are super nice, food could be healthier and not so heavy for sure. The college housing system is pretty cool - love the Hogwarts set up. It’s a cute town and we love the Farmers Market and hang out at the bars and restaurants on a Friday night. Would recommend for sure!
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    Special school, incredible sense of community and school spirit. Diversity is increasing. Students are dedicated and smart. Work hard and play hard would be the dominant vibe on campus!
    Franklin & Marshall College is a great place for students to learn and grow. I studied Biology and Music and met many very friendly and kind professors and students, some of whom I still keep in touch with years after graduation. The professors at F&M go out of their way to help you however they can, and you will work hard but it will be worth it. The city of Lancaster also provides a great backdrop to the college experience!