Franklin & Marshall College
Lancaster, PA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Lancaster, PA · Small city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 1,799 |
| Acceptance rate | 28% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1310–1440 · 28% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1270–1400 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 30–33 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 86% |
| First-year retention | 88% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 9:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $85,776 |
| Application fee | $60 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 15, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Most popular majors: Interdisciplinary, Social sciences, Biology, Business, Health professions & nursing.
Franklin & Marshall College campus map
On campus
Lancaster Theological Seminary, Shadek-Fackethal Library, Martin Library of the Sciences, Philip Schaff Library, North Museum of Nature and Science, Alumni Sports and Fitness Center, Mayser Physical Education Center, Stahr Auditorium, Green Room Theatre.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Sugar Bowl, Beiler's Doughnuts, The Fridge, Rosa Rosa Pizzeria, Wendy's, Waffle House
- Coffee: The Fat Crab Cafe, Mean Cup, Splits & Giggles, Chestnut Hill Cafe
- Nightlife: Brendee's Irish Pub, The Village, The Station House Tavern and Sports Bar
- Shops: DogStar Books, Penn Stone, Pocket Books Shop, Nooks, Lancaster Bicycle Shop
- Museums and culture: Stormer's Kids Area, Lemon Street Market, Lancaster Historical Society, Lancaster Historical Society and James Buchanan's Wheatland, President James Buchanan's Wheatland, Trancending Flesh
- Groceries: Turkey Hill, APlus, Duran Family Grocery, Sheetz
- Parks: Buchanan Park, Mayor Janice C Stork Corridor Park, Penn Medicine Park, Rotary Park
Nearest train: Lancaster.
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