Franklin & Marshall College
- 4 Year
- LANCASTER, PA
College
Franklin & Marshall College
- 4 Year
- LANCASTER, PA
- Rating 3.64 out of 5 854 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade B
- Dormsgrade C+
- Campus Foodgrade C+
- Student Lifegrade B minus
- Safetygrade C
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Centennial Conference
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
37%
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
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Cost
Net Price
$28,038 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$48,000 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
59%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
91%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 35 responses42%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 50 responses34%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 50 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Liberal Arts and Humanities112 Graduates
- Economics62 Graduates
- Business52 Graduates
- Political Science and Government50 Graduates
- Behavioral Sciences44 Graduates
- Mathematics36 Graduates
- Biology32 Graduates
- Sociology25 Graduates
- Computer Science22 Graduates
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology20 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,236 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
18
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
21%
Varsity Athletes
16%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
41%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 63 responsesPoll
57%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 75 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$58,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
85%
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 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Franklin & Marshall College Reviews
Rating 3.64 out of 5 854 reviews
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I love the campus and the small school setting! Classes are small so connecting with professors is a lot easier. There are many options for classes and majors, as well as the fact that you can now double minor! Advisors are good and kind. the people here are also pretty nice and fun. I would recommend joining greek life to have a better stance in the party scene as it is very greek and sports oriented. I do wish there was more school spirit, so if that's what you're looking for maybe this school is not for you. If you enjoy small towns with lots of things to do, Lancaster City is an amazing place to be at, surrounded by the beautiful Amish country and close to big cities like Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore, and Washington DC. There are a lot of ways to be involved with the community and great opportunities to gain experience in these big cities mentioned before, with a great program that helps students find fellowships, internships, and jobs.
F&M isn't what it once was, according to many of my upperclassmen and professors. Admittedly, the world is not what is once was prior to COVID. Regardless, the financial difficulties the school is undergoing are apparent. Visiting professors fear for their jobs and amenities and programs provided by the school are dwindling. Although these financial struggles are felt on campus, there are still plenty of upsides. Everyone is incredibly nice and generally accepting. Some do struggle to find their place, but most do. In my opinion, Greek life generally reflects the views of the student body and are more progressive than their stereotypes. The sports are competitive for division III, entertaining to watch. The social scene does revolve around athletes and greek life, so if you're someone who enjoys going out (if are under 21) they may be cornerstones to your experience. Great academics with awesome professors, but it is challenging. F&M is worthwhile, but has lots of room to improve.
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!
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!