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Private 4 Year

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Your chances of getting into Franklin and Marshall College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

37.5%
Admission Difficulty for Franklin and Marshall College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition High 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at F&M is 37.5%.  Its admission rate is the 7th lowest in Pennsylvania and the 133rd lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into F&M and can you get accepted?

F&M is a highly competitive school to get into. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,898 out of the 7,720 who applied were admitted.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into F&M?

38% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Franklin and Marshall College you should:

  • Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

F&M GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Franklin and Marshall College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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F&M SAT Scores

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Franklin and Marshall College.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Franklin and Marshall College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Franklin and Marshall College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

F&M ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Franklin and Marshall College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Franklin and Marshall College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

High School Class Rank

53% of Franklin and Marshall College freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Franklin and Marshall College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 53%
Top 25% of class 81%
Top 50% of class 97%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Franklin and Marshall College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,039 3,681 7,720
Accepted 1,573 1,325 2,898
Acceptance Rate 39% 36% 38%
Enrolled 289 221 510
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 18% 17% 18%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2024

Days left to Apply

41

Applicants have 41 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Franklin and Marshall College is $60.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Franklin and Marshall College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Franklin and Marshall College Application Requirements
Test Scores Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Franklin and Marshall College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212577 IPEDS survey data for Franklin and Marshall College.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into Franklin and Marshall College?

38% of those who apply are granted admission to F&M. Admission competition is high and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.