- Acceptance rate: 28% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 660–730 reading and writing, 650–733 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 30–33 composite
- Average net price: $37,475 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Franklin and Marshall College reported: an acceptance rate of 28% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 30–33.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Franklin and Marshall College reviews each application.
Franklin and Marshall College GPA requirements
Franklin and Marshall College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Franklin and Marshall College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Franklin and Marshall College acceptance rate
Franklin and Marshall College admitted 2,785 of 9,881 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 28%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Franklin and Marshall College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with 1,808 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Franklin and Marshall College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 660 | 695 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 650 | 680 | 733 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 32 | 33 |
| ACT English | 31 | 33 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 28 | 30 | 32 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1392 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Franklin and Marshall College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Franklin and Marshall College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $37,475 a year at Franklin and Marshall College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Franklin and Marshall College?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Franklin and Marshall College admitted 28% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Franklin and Marshall College look for?
Franklin and Marshall College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Franklin and Marshall College?
A lot: Franklin and Marshall College requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Franklin and Marshall College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Franklin and Marshall College admitted 28% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What is the acceptance rate at Franklin and Marshall College?
Franklin and Marshall College's acceptance rate was 28% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,785 of 9,881 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What are Franklin and Marshall College's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Franklin and Marshall College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 660–730 in reading and writing and 650–733 in math; ACT composite 30–33, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Franklin and Marshall College?
No. Franklin and Marshall College is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 25% sent SAT scores and 9% sent ACT scores.
What is the average net price at Franklin and Marshall College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $37,475 a year at Franklin and Marshall College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Franklin and Marshall College?
Yes. Franklin and Marshall College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Franklin and Marshall College if a parent went there?
Yes. Franklin and Marshall College considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Franklin and Marshall College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Franklin and Marshall CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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