Franklin and Marshall College

About Franklin and Marshall College

Franklin and Marshall College is a private nonprofit institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It enrolls 1,799 students (a mid-sized student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: fandm.edu

Acceptance

28.2%

Graduation

85.9%

Net Price

$36,425

Median Earnings (10yr)

$76,124

Enrollment

1,799

Student : Faculty

9:1

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 28.2%, Franklin and Marshall College is a selective institution.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether Franklin and Marshall College is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Franklin and Marshall College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $36,425 per year. That's above the typical net price for private nonprofit colleges nationally.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees

$70,794

Room & Board (on-campus)

$16,188

Room & Board (off-campus)

$16,188

Books & Supplies

$800

Other Expenses (on-campus)

$1,350

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$1,350

Total Cost of Attendance

$85,776

Application fee: $60 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $12,321
• $30,001 – $48,000
  $16,942
• $48,001 – $75,000
  $16,245
• $75,001 – $110,000
  $25,104
• Over $110,000
  $49,996

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

Graduation Rate & Retention

86% of full-time students who enrolled at Franklin and Marshall College graduate within six years, and 88% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Franklin and Marshall College earn a median of $76,124 ten years after first enrolling. That's above the national median for U.S. colleges.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Who Studies Here

Franklin and Marshall College is home to 1,799 students, a mid-sized community.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Franklin and Marshall College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Franklin and Marshall College offers a varied set of programs: 35 distinct programs across 15 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Franklin and Marshall College is 9:1, low (small classes, more faculty contact).

Faculty by Rank

180 instructional faculty across 4 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Pros & Cons of Franklin and Marshall College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Franklin and Marshall College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.