Franklin & Marshall College

It is very difficult to get into Franklin & Marshall College. The acceptance rate at Franklin & Marshall College is 36%. Last year, 8,923 students applied to Franklin & Marshall College and 3,233 were admitted.

If you want to apply to Franklin & Marshall College, the regular decision application deadline is January 15 and the fee for the application costs $60.

Students who apply to Franklin & Marshall College for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than April 1.

Franklin & Marshall College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Franklin & Marshall College's admissions stats.

Franklin & Marshall College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	52%
Mean SAT Score	1350
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	34%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	11%
Waitlist	No

Franklin & Marshall College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Franklin & Marshall College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	December 15
Early Decision II	Yes	January 15	February 15
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	April 1

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Want to Apply Early to Franklin & Marshall College?

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Franklin & Marshall College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 15. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Franklin & Marshall College is 58%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 36%. In 2022, Franklin & Marshall College admitted 282 of the 490 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early to boost their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Franklin & Marshall College Admissions

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Transferring to Franklin & Marshall College

It is very difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Franklin & Marshall College

Franklin & Marshall College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Franklin & Marshall College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Franklin & Marshall College

What does Franklin & Marshall College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Franklin & Marshall College for more information on admission factors.

Franklin & Marshall College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Franklin & Marshall College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Franklin & Marshall College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Franklin & Marshall College?

Franklin & Marshall College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 21% submitted a class rank. At Franklin & Marshall College 52% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 78% were in the top 25% and 92% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Franklin & Marshall College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Franklin & Marshall College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Franklin & Marshall College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 34% of Franklin & Marshall College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 11% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Franklin & Marshall College?

To be competitive with other Franklin & Marshall College applicants, you should aim to score between 1300 and 1410 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Franklin & Marshall College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1410 and 25% of scored lower than 1300, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Franklin & Marshall College student is 1350.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Franklin & Marshall College students scored 720 or higher and 75% of students scored 640 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Franklin & Marshall College students scored 710 or higher, and 75% scored a 640 or higher.

To be most competitive at Franklin & Marshall College, you should strive to earn between 29 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Franklin & Marshall College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 29 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Franklin & Marshall College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 29.

More Information on Transferring to Franklin & Marshall College

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Franklin & Marshall College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is April 15. Applicants should hear back by June 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Franklin & Marshall College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Franklin & Marshall College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Franklin & Marshall College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Franklin & Marshall College.

Does Franklin & Marshall College accept transfer credits?

✅ Franklin & Marshall College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Franklin & Marshall College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Franklin & Marshall College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Franklin & Marshall College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Franklin & Marshall College?

❌ No, Franklin & Marshall College is test optional, so you can make the call whether to include your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Franklin & Marshall College's acceptance rate?

✅ Franklin & Marshall College has an acceptance rate of 36%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Franklin & Marshall College?

✅ Franklin & Marshall College's early decision acceptance rate was 58% in 2021.

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