Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003265
- Phone: (215) 710-3510
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
30.39%FINANCIAL AID RATE
66%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
9:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$44,955Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Franklin and Marshall College
Also known as Franklin & Marshall College
Three Neshaminy Interplex, Trevose, PA
About
Franklin and Marshall College, located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was established in 1787 on a donation of 200 pounds by Benjamin Franklin. F&M has a 10 to 1 student to faculty ration with an average class size of nineteen students. The school offers a large number of study abroad programs, is host to over 75 clubs and organizations, and nearly 30 athletic teams. Students are encouraged to try a variety of things throughout their education and F&M, be it experimenting in the arts or working alongside faculty on research projects.
Academics
Franklin and Marshall College encourages students to work alongside professors to realize ideas and explore fully concepts presented in classrooms. The school offers a large number of majors and provides a flexible curriculum to assist students in experiencing a variety of subjects.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Franklin and Marshall College accepts applications online, and has a variety of methods for determining a students' academic acumen, accepting that standardized test scores may not be reflective of a student's ability and accepting graded writing samples in lieu of such scores. Students will be asked to submit various forms and information throughout the application process, such as transcripts, and should be prepared to do so when asked.
Financial aid is distributed based on need, and the school will provide the for that need throughout the four years the student attends. Need is determined by the school and can be elaborated upon by a financial aid officer at the school.
Athletics
The F&M Diplomats participate in the NCAA Division III, ECAC, Centennial Conference, and the EIWA.
Athletic programs:
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants Franklin and Marshall College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Franklin and Marshall College is about 2,300, with undergraduate students making up about 100% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $59,000-$70,000 per year
- For part-time students, charges are between $1,800-$2,200 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 66% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 58% | $47,304 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 49% | $6,479 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Franklin and Marshall College may provide services like those listed below:- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Franklin and Marshall College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Centennial Conference)
- Basketball (Centennial Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Centennial Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Franklin and Marshall College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
English Language and Literature
- Creative Writing (B)
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Public Health (B)
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
- Physics (B)
- Astrophysics (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Anthropology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Art History (B)
- Music (B)
- Dance (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Franklin and Marshall College.
- Lebanon Valley College in Lansdale, PA (22 miles away)
- Albright College in Philadelphia, PA (31 miles away)
- Goucher College in McHenry, MD (46 miles away)
- Ursinus College in Ambridge, PA (47 miles away)
- Dickinson College in Doylestown, PA (48 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
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- Find out what other private colleges are located in Pennsylvania
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003265
- Phone: (215) 710-3510
- School Homepage