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The Franklin and Marshall College, or F&M as it is popularly called, was establish by the merger of Franklin College and Marshall College. Franklin College, founded in 1787, and Marshall College, established in 1836, together formed F&M in 1853. F&M is a four-year, private, co-educational, liberal arts institute, located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The 17th oldest college in the United States, F&M offers enrollment to around 2,000 students every year.
Franklin and Marshall College offers a number of degree programs in fields such as African and American studies, Women and Gender studies, Art history, Bioinformatics, and Ancient History, among others.
The sports teams of Franklin and Marshall College are nicknamed the Diplomats. The athletics department fields teams in lacrosse, squash, wrestling, golf, cross-country, soccer, swimming, and track and field. The teams compete in the Division III of NCAA.
The campus of Franklin And Marshall is in Lancaster, PA, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Franklin And Marshall include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Franklin And Marshall is known for its programs in mathematics, science, fine arts, and liberal arts.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into Franklin And Marshall is challenging; it only admitted 36% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 600. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 630 and 700.
Franklin And Marshall maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Franklin And Marshall is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 2,104 students enrolled (2,246 full-time equivalent).
Franklin And Marshall has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Franklin And Marshall offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Centennial Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Franklin & Marshall is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social and cultural worlds in which they live. In so doing, the College seeks to foster in its students qualities of intellect, creativity, and character, that they may live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to their occupations, their communities, and their world."
More complete details are provided below.
Franklin And Marshall College
College Ave
Lancaster, PA 17604-3003
General Phone: (717) 291-3911
http://WWW.FANDM.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 212 | political science, interdisciplinary studies, history, English, economics, creative writing, anthropology, sociology, ... |
| Business And Management | 93 | business management, accounting, finance |
| Science | 65 | animal behavior, biology, chemistry, geological and earth sciences, physics, biochemistry, astronomy, astrophysics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | psychology |
| Medicine | 28 | neuroscience |
| Religion And Philosophy | 15 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 9 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | drama, dance |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Franklin And Marshall in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 480 | 40 |
In 2007-2008, Franklin And Marshall had a total enrollment of 2,104 students (2,246 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 48% |
| 20-21 | 44% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 29% |
| New Jersey | 19% |
| New York | 15% |
| (International Students) | 10% |
| Maryland | 7% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
Franklin And Marshall offers campus housing for 1,957 of its 2,246 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Lancaster, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,632 | 2,023 | 36% | 589 | 29% |
| Men | 2,625 | 904 | 34% | 267 | 30% |
| Women | 3,007 | 1,119 | 37% | 322 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 600 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 700 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 59% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 11% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 38,630 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 38,630 |
| Room and board | $ 9,870 |
| Room charge | $ 6,230 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,640 |
| Books and supplies | $ 650 |
| Other expenses | $ 950 |
Financial Aid:
Franklin And Marshall participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 326500)
Franklin And Marshall has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 43 | $109,512 | 16 | $97,430 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 37 | $77,448 | 20 | $76,901 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 45 | $65,707 | 29 | $65,167 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $60,133 | 8 | $60,672 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $61,764 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 131 | $83,184 | 75 | $74,502 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Centennial Conference |
| Basketball | Centennial Conference |
| Baseball | Centennial Conference |
| Track | Centennial Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
German Studies
History, General
Latin Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Animal Behavior and Ethology
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Franklin And Marshall Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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