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The campus of Franklin And Marshall is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 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 science 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 45% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 580. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 600 and 690. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Franklin And Marshall has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, Franklin And Marshall had 2,025 students enrolled (1,999 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Franklin And Marshall offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Centennial Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Franklin And Marshall College
College Ave
Lancaster, PA 17604-3003
General Phone: (717) 291-3911
Admissions Phone: (717) 291-3953
Financial Aid Phone: (717) 291-3991
http://WWW.FANDM.EDU
Franklin And Marshall awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 246 | political science, English, interdisciplinary studies, economics, sociology, history, anthropology, creative writing, ... |
| Science | 67 | biology, biochemistry, animal behavior, geological and earth sciences, physics, chemistry, astrophysics, astronomy |
| Business And Management | 63 | business management, finance, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 19 | philosophy, religion |
| Medicine | 14 | neuroscience |
| Fine Arts | 8 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama, dance |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Franklin And Marshall in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 449 | 40 |
In 2005, Franklin And Marshall had a total enrollment of 2,025 students (1,999 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 30% |
| New Jersey | 21% |
| New York | 13% |
| Maryland | 7% |
| Connecticut | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
Franklin And Marshall offers campus housing for 1,275 of its 1,999 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,227 | 1,920 | 45% | 582 | 30% |
| Men | 2,187 | 921 | 42% | 284 | 31% |
| Women | 2,040 | 999 | 49% | 298 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 580 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 30 |
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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 81% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 6% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (717) 291-3953
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,530 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,530 |
| Room and board | $ 8,060 |
| Room charge | $ 5,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,810 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (717) 291-3991
Franklin And Marshall has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 42 | $101,045 | 12 | $88,552 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $69,755 | 23 | $69,073 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 35 | $56,712 | 28 | $56,037 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $51,429 | 5 | $49,760 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 112 | $76,452 | 68 | $65,723 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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