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Franklin and Marshall College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,272
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 38%
Students retention rate 91%
On-time graduation rate 83%

Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, FandM is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Franklin and Marshall College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, FandM emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

FandM boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

37.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$63,406

Cost of attendance at Franklin and Marshall College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$63,406

Cost of attendance at Franklin and Marshall College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 62 of freshman students at Franklin and Marshall College received on average $50,026 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$50,026
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 137 25% $4,985 $682,886
Other Federal Grant 137 25% $5,656 $774,936
State Grant/Scholarships 52 9% $3,739 $194,419
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 340 62% $47,175 $16,039,489
Total Grant & Scholarships 340 62% $50,026 $17,008,844

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Franklin and Marshall College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Franklin and Marshall College students is 82.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 85.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 80.0%.

82.8%

  • asian 78.1% 25 students
  • African American 82.9% 29 students
  • white 82.3% 280 students
  • unknown 75.8% 25 students
  • hispanic 81.8% 36 students
  • International Students 91.4% 85 students
  • Mixed Race 64.3% 9 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Centennial Conference
  • Baseball Centennial Conference
  • Basketball Centennial Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Centennial Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Franklin and Marshall College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Franklin and Marshall College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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