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Franklin & Marshall College
Lancaster,
PA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate36%
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About FandM
Franklin & Marshall College is a private, nonprofit college in the suburb of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. FandM was founded in 1787. The college currently enrolls around 1,990 students per year, including 1,990 undergrads.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Franklin & Marshall College
It is very difficult to get into FandM. FandM admitted 36% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 8,923 students applied to FandM and 3,233 were admitted.
| Franklin & Marshall College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 36% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 58% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 34% |
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Franklin & Marshall College is located in the town of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the suburbs of Philadelphia.
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College Info
FandM Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Apr 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to FandM is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to FandM is Apr 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
FandM SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1300 - 1410
Math SAT Range
633 - 720
Reading SAT Range
640 - 710
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1410 and Above
Good
1300 to 1410
Avg
1300 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for FandM students is 1350. Applicants with SAT scores of 1410 and above have a good chance of being admitted to FandM, while applicants with SAT scores between 1300 to 1410 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1300 have a low chance of being offered a spot at FandM.
FandM Tuition & Fees
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Student Life
Wondering what life at FandM is like? There are approximately 1,990 students enrolled at FandM. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 32% percent are from PA and 68% percent of students are from other states.
100%
Full Time0.30%
Part Time32%
In State68%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,990
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
36%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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