Admissions
Getting in, fall 2026
Franklin and Marshall admits about 1 in 3 applicants (36%). That puts it in the "Very selective" tier, more selective than 91% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$60 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 25%, women at 31%.
Where applicants live
Pennsylvania applicants were admitted at 48%, applicants from other states at 47%, and international applicants at 9.2%.
All applicants in the same class: 28%
Of those admitted, 24% from Pennsylvania enrolled, against 15% from other states and 17% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
18% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Applying early
Early decision: 28% admitted
270 of 961 early applicants
Apply by Nov 15; decisions by Dec 15
Second round: apply by Jan 6; decisions by Feb 6
Early decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll. Recruited athletes and other applicants with an edge often apply early, so the early rate overstates the gain for a typical applicant.
Early action (not binding)
Where you stand
How Franklin and Marshall reads a record
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. Scores are optional. 25% of first-years sent an SAT and 9% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Of the 23% whose high school reported a rank, 50% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 3 of math, 2 of science, and 1 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Very important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Very important | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Important | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; demonstration of competencies considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
26% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 36% of first-year applicants
122 applied · 32 admitted · 6 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date April 15
- Spring entry: priority date November 1
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Recommended for some
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by January 6 for fall 2025.
- Decisions are sent by April 1.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 3 |
| Science (lab: 2) | 2 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 1 |
| History | 2 |
| Total | 15* |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science. *Added up from the subjects listed; the college didn't give a total.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2024 first-years
First-years' high school class rank
50% were in the top tenth of their high school class, of the 23% whose high school reported a rank.
This college doesn't publish first-years' .
Source:Franklin and Marshall College Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1387 on the SAT, 217 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
50% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
44% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
Shares of the 25% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
120 studentssubmitted ACT
43 studentsRead with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Franklin and Marshall College (Fall 2026), Fall 2026;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Franklin and Marshall College Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024;Franklin and Marshall College Common Data Set 2024–25, 2024–25;Franklin and Marshall College Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2025 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)