Franklin and Marshall College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1777 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 489 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 442 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 21 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| # 1 of 5 | In Lancaster, PA |
| # 447 of 962 | For Cinematography |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
28%
Average SAT
1,387
Average ACT
32
Avg. cost to attend
$43,987 /y
Aid receiving
82%
Undergraduates
1,808
Male:Female Ratio
48:52
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Franklin and Marshall College has an acceptance rate of 28% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 28% | 28% | 28% |
| Applicants | 9,881 | 4,983 | 4,893 |
| Admissions | 2,785 | 1,262 | 1,519 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 477 | 228 | 249 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 59% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 17% |
| â– Asian | 6% |
| â– Hispanic | 9% |
| â– Black or African American | 5% |
| â– Two or more races | 4% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Franklin and Marshall College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Franklin and Marshall College majors
Franklin and Marshall College has granted 514 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Franklin and Marshall College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 82 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 77 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 37 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 |
| Public Health, General | 25 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 23 |
| Mathematics, General | 23 |
| Neuroscience | 23 |
| Creative Writing | 20 |
| Economics, General | 20 |
| Biochemistry | 16 |
| Computer Science | 13 |
| Chemistry, General | 11 |
| History, General | 11 |
| Anthropology, General | 10 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 9 |
| Sociology, General | 9 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 8 |
| Astrophysics | 7 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 |
| Environmental Science | 7 |
| Environmental Studies | 5 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 |
| Physics, General | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 3 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| African Studies | 2 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| Dance, General | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 514 |
Publications & Citations
Franklin and Marshall College has published 5,165 scientific papers with 135,638 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Political Science, Engineering, Philosophy, Law, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
3,221
/ 71,545
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
2,332
/ 90,578
|
| Environmental Science |
2,280
/ 73,209
|
| Computer Science |
1,879
/ 66,386
|
| Physics |
1,835
/ 52,451
|
| Political Science |
1,789
/ 35,160
|
| Engineering |
1,721
/ 51,617
|
| Philosophy |
1,678
/ 37,093
|
| Law |
1,644
/ 32,477
|
| Chemistry |
1,589
/ 51,545
|
| Sociology |
1,586
/ 36,083
|
| History |
1,462
/ 24,573
|
| Medicine |
1,333
/ 48,058
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,326
/ 37,968
|
| Psychology |
1,302
/ 49,115
|
| Geology |
1,174
/ 42,369
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
1,133
/ 32,949
|
| Archaeology |
940
/ 21,462
|
| Ecology |
919
/ 37,541
|
| Paleontology |
876
/ 34,318
|
| Art & Design |
871
/ 13,181
|
| Biochemistry |
819
/ 28,924
|
| Business |
755
/ 18,937
|
| Genetics |
747
/ 29,206
|
| Organic chemistry |
716
/ 19,186
|
| Linguistics |
678
/ 13,423
|
| Mathematics |
651
/ 22,938
|
| Economics |
618
/ 10,940
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
613
/ 23,592
|
| Materials Science |
596
/ 17,721
|
| Neuroscience |
559
/ 25,496
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
553
/ 23,205
|
| Social Psychology |
542
/ 20,157
|
| Optics |
490
/ 16,523
|
| Statistics |
460
/ 19,765
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
431
/ 7,910
|
| Psychiatry |
428
/ 18,351
|
| Literature |
346
/ 4,305
|
| Botany |
342
/ 12,805
|
| Cognitive Science |
341
/ 18,138
|
Annual publication & citation counts
73 Notable alumni
1. Walter Theodore Kostanski
1923-2015 (aged 92)
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funeral director
politician
Walter Theodore Kostanski Jr. was an American businessman and politician.
2. Ephraim Leister Acker
1827-1903 (aged 76)
lawyer
politician
Ephraim Leister Acker was an American newspaperman and educator who served one term as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1871 to 1873.
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3. David McCulloch
1832-1907 (aged 75)
lawyer
judge
David McCulloch was an Illinois lawyer and judge.
4. Fred Benjamin Gernerd
1879-1948 (aged 69)
lawyer
politician
Fred Benjamin Gernerd was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1921 to 1923.
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All 73 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
FandMFranklin and MarshallFranklin & MarshallFranklin & Marshall CollegeF&M
Founded
1787
Motto
Lux et LexLight and Law
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
678
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
College Ave Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17604-3003 United States
City Population
58,000
Phone
7173583911
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