Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PA · Small city
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 28.2%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 9,231
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 2,938
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 553
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 19%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 34%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 29%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 660–730
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 650–733
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 30–33
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 31% / 9%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $85,776
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $70,794
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $70,794
- Median debt at graduation
- $19,000
- Students with federal loans
- 44%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 84%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 90%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $42,901
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $76,124
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 1,799
- Graduate students
- —
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 9 : 1
- Women
- 51%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 16%
- Full-time faculty
- 79%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Barbara Altmann
- Main phone
- (717) 358-3911
- Address
- College Ave, Lancaster, PA 17604-3003
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision (binding) | November 15 | within 30 days |
| Early Decision II (binding) | January 15 | within 30 days |
| Regular Decision | January 15 | April 1 |
- Apply with
- Common App, Coalition/Scoir
- Application fee
- $60
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Recommendations
- 1 counselor + 1 teacher
- Interview
- evaluative optional
Testing: Test-optional for 30+ years; scores considered only if they strengthen the application
Financial aid policies
- Meets 100% of demonstrated need
- CSS Profile required (plus FAFSA)
- Merit scholarships: All applicants considered, no separate application; up to $40,000/year; not stacked on need-based aid
- Commonwealth Commitment: tuition-free for Pennsylvania families earning under $75,000
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Early Decision admit rate
- 29.5% (254 of 860)
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: fandm.edu, fandm.edu, fandm.edu, fandm.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.