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Franklin & Marshall College

#41 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 825 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 2,290 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Franklin & Marshall acceptance rate is 35%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Business, and Political Science and Government. Graduating 83% of students, Franklin & Marshall alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $46,000.
    fandm.edu
    College Ave
    Lancaster, PA 17604
    About Franklin & Marshall...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Centennial Conference
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    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.

    F&M Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    35%
    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

    Cost

    Net Price
    $23,007/ 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
    $47,304/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    66%

    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
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      81 Graduates
    • Business
      64 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      49 Graduates
    • Economics
      47 Graduates
    • Psychology
      33 Graduates
    • Biology
      31 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      27 Graduates
    • Sociology
      27 Graduates
    • Public Health
      24 Graduates
    • Anthropology
      21 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,290Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    19
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    21%
    Varsity Athletes
    25%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 22 responses
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    • Academic
      41%
    • Dedicated
      27%
    • Preppy
      23%
    • Ecclectic
      5%
    • Racist
      5%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    99%
    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
    83%
    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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    Franklin & Marshall College Reviews

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    I have had an excellent experience at F&M -- and I am only a freshman. The teachers are fantastic (all but one), and the students are active and refreshing. At my high school, there was little diversity. While Franklin and Marshall still has much to work on in that area, it is still a step up from my earlier years and I love that. The students are also engaging and I have connected with so many people in the past nine months. The music scene is also EXCELLENT -- especially acapella and musicals. The sports, though D3, are fun to watch -- my personal favourite is basketball.

    Overall, a good school: not too small, not to large, everything on campus is accessible and beautiful, the administration is communicative, and freshman year was a blast!
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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!
    This college has its shortcomings but overall, I cannot think of a more genuinely loving, stimulating, challenging, and honest institution to be a part of. F&M is ACTUALLY committed to giving its students a voice, holding itself accountable, and striving for the highest possible standard of academic quality, humanitarian behaviors and forward momentum. The professors here are some of the most impressive, helpful, and engaged academics that I have ever seen. It's not perfect at F&M, but if you're seeking an intellectually stimulating, challenging, and HONEST environment where you will be engaged, supported, and challenged, this school is the place for you. I transferred here and have found the professors, students, and administration to be highly invested in the success and advancement of the entire community. This school isn't heaven but it is certainly one of the most honest, intellectual and tactful environments I've ever been in.