Lancaster,
PA
About FandM
Franklin & Marshall College is a private, nonprofit school in the suburb of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. FandM was founded in 1787 and enrolls 2,145 undergrads and no graduate students.
FandM Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into FandM. FandM admitted 38% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 7,720 applications received in 2022, 2,898 students were offered admission.
| Franklin & Marshall College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 38% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 57% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 32% |
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Franklin & Marshall College is locatedin the town of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 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 ACT Scores
ACT Range
29 - 32
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
32 and Above
29 to 32
29 and Less
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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median ACT score of an admitted student to FandM is 31. Students with an ACT score of 32 and above have a good chance of getting into FandM. Students with an ACT score that falls between 29 and 32 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 29 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
FandM SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1260 - 1410
Math SAT Range
620 - 720
Reading SAT Range
620 - 710
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1410 and Above
1260 to 1410
1260 and Less
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for FandM students is 1328. Applicants with SAT scores of 1410 and above have a good chance of being admitted to FandM, while applicants with SAT scores between 1260 to 1410 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1260 have a low chance of being offered a spot at FandM.
FandM Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Unknown
In StateUnknown
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at FandM is like? There are approximately 2,145 students enrolled at FandM. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 31% percent are from PA and 69% percent of students are from other states.
99%
Full Time1%
Part Time31%
In State69%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,145
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
38%
Tuition and Fees
In State
Unknown
Out-of-State
Unknown
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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