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Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, PAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Selective • 28% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Franklin and Marshall College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Lancaster, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 28%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.8K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
28% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading660 - 730
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math650 - 733
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite30 - 33
1typical 50% range36
28%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences17% of degrees
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Biological Sciences15% of degrees
Health Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,895
Earnings 5yr: $88,150
Debt: $19,500
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,368
Earnings 5yr: $75,967
Debt: $23,048
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,867
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,875
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,822
Earnings 5yr: $71,360
Debt: $19,000
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,099
Earnings 5yr: $78,260
Debt: $19,875
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,251
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $64,810
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Behavioral Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,000
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,000
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classical and Ancient Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Cognitive Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Dance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$36,425
In-State Tuition$70,794
Out-of-State Tuition$70,794
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
16%
Pell Grants
44%
Take Loans
85%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$62,544
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$76,124
Completion Signals
84%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
90%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$205/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
49%
Men51%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
19%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$113,397
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