Franklin and Marshall College
Liberal arts college · Lancaster, PA · 1,799 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
28%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1310–1463
ACT (middle 50%)
30–33
Average net price
$33,445
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$88,838
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
79%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Franklin and Marshall College?
Franklin and Marshall College accepts about 28 of every 100 applicants (28%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1310 and 1463 on the SAT. A score at or above 1463 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1310, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 30–33.
The latest federal data says Franklin and Marshall College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Franklin and Marshall College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Franklin and Marshall College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $88,838 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $33,445 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $73,210 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$73,210
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$73,210
- Room & board$16,710
- Total cost of attendance$88,838
- Average net price after grants$33,445
Popular majors
Interdisciplinary Studies, Biology, Social Sciences, Business, Physical Sciences.
Franklin and Marshall College FAQ
- What is Franklin and Marshall College's acceptance rate?
- 28% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Franklin and Marshall College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1310–1463. Aim for 1463 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Franklin and Marshall College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 30–33.
- Is Franklin and Marshall College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Franklin and Marshall College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Franklin and Marshall College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Franklin and Marshall College cost?
- About $88,838 a year before aid; $33,445 on average after grants.
- What is Franklin and Marshall College's FAFSA school code?
- 003265. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Franklin and Marshall College receives your information.
- What is Franklin and Marshall College's graduation rate?
- 79% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Franklin and Marshall College
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PA | 29% | 1310–1470 | $50,021 | 85% |
| Villanova UniversityVillanova, PA | 27% | 1395–1510 | $41,536 | 93% |
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