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Franklin and Marshall College

Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$62,544

Acceptance Rate

32%

Graduation Rate

86%

Annual Tuition

$68,380

Quick answer

What is the acceptance rate at Franklin and Marshall College? 31.8% of applicants are admitted, according to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data (2024-25 College Scorecard release) on CollegeFactbook.com. Graduates of Franklin and Marshall College earn a median of $76,124 ten years after entry — 41% above the national median. Average SAT score 1392, in-state tuition $68,380.

At a Glance

Total Students

1,904

Retention Rate

85%

Faculty Ratio

9

Financial Aid

44%

Median Debt

$19,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,392

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

660–730

SAT Math (middle 50%)

650–733

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

30–33

Institution Overview

Franklin and Marshall College is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 1904. The college has an acceptance rate of 31.8% and a strong graduation rate of 85.8%. The retention rate is 85%. The annual in-state tuition is $68,380.

Graduates see a return on their investment, with median earnings of $42,901 one year after graduation, increasing to $62,544 after five years, and $76,124 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $19,000. The college provides financial aid to 44.2% of students.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$43k

1 YEAR

$63k

5 YEARS

$76k

10 YEARS

Top 12% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Franklin and Marshall College graduates earn a median salary of $42,901. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $62,544. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $76,124. The median debt for graduates is $19,000.

Franklin and Marshall College has a student body of 1,904 students. The college has an acceptance rate of 31.8% and a graduation rate of 85.8%. The retention rate is 85%. The in-state tuition is $68,380, and 44.2% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster, PA 17604-3003

Franklin and Marshall College is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Franklin and Marshall College has an acceptance rate of 31.8%.