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Franklin and Marshall College

Lancaster, PA·Private·~28% acceptance

Franklin and Marshall College is a private college in Lancaster, PA. It admits about 28% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $36,425 per year after financial aid. About 85% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $76,124 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$36,425/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $85,776
Aid cuts ~$49,351/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 15
EA
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.46–4
SAT (middle 50%)1310–1463
ACT (middle 50%)30–33
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
85%
graduation rate
90%
freshman retention
$62,544
median earnings, 6yr
$76,124
median earnings, 10yr
How Franklin and Marshall College reads an application

What Franklin and Marshall College values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Class rankCharacter / personal qualities
Important
Test scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsInterviewExtracurricularsTalent / ability
Also considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Volunteer work

From Franklin and Marshall College’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Franklin and Marshall College requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresDemonstration of competenciesWork experienceAlumni relation (legacy)

From federal IPEDS data — what Franklin and Marshall College requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Franklin and Marshall College's acceptance rate?
Franklin and Marshall College admits about 28% of applicants.
How much does Franklin and Marshall College cost?
At Franklin and Marshall College, the average net price after aid is about $36,425 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $85,776 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Franklin and Marshall College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1310–1463 on the SAT and 30–33 on the ACT.
What are Franklin and Marshall College's application deadlines?
Franklin and Marshall College's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Franklin and Marshall College value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Franklin and Marshall College rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Class rank, and Character / personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Test scores, Application essays, Recommendations, Interview, Extracurriculars, and Talent / ability. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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