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Franklin & Marshall College

We are a vibrant, active campus and global community that encourages both personalization in academics and experiential learning opportunities.

About the institution

Franklin & Marshall College is a small liberal arts college located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in the United States. We are a global community, representing over 40 states and over 50 countries, of about 2,000 students. F&M has one of the highest enrolments of international students among baccalaureate colleges in the U.S. As a liberal arts college, we emphasize exploration of multiple disciplines with over 60 areas of study to choose from. Our students are given the tools to not only personalize their education, but really take ownership of it. With a 10:1 student to faculty ratio and an average class size of 17 students, our students receive the individualized attention they are seeking while having all of the resources of a large research institution. We have a thriving campus community where help is no more than a few steps away, but just beyond our borders is the thriving town of Lancaster, PA, which was recently named the best small city in the United States!

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Number of Undergraduate Students

2000

Student to Faculty Ratio

10:1

Size of Instituition

Small Institution <5000

Selectivity

Selective (25-50% admitted) ~30% acceptance rate

Campus Style

City Island Campus

Education Model

We follow a liberal arts format with majors, minors, joint degrees, and certificate program options.

Are there internship opportunities?

Yes - Internships are available for all students to participate in across all programs.

Are there study abroad options?

Yes - Over 50% of our students study abroad in over 200 pre-approved programs around the world.

Cost of Tuition

$66,000

Funding

We meet 100% of demonstrated need for all domestic and international students. We offer merit scholarships and a $15,000 Leadership Scholarship.

IB Grade Requirements

Holistic review

UFP Grade Requirements

Holistic review

Subjects

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#37 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America (Niche)

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Anthropology and Sociology
USA Top 100
Chemistry
Country Top 100
English
Country Top 100
Environmental Science
Country Top 100
Film and Photography
Country Top 100
Global Studies
USA Top 100
History
Country Top 100
Mathematics
Country Top 100
Performing Arts
USA Top 100
Philosophy
Country Top 100
Subject Name
Degree Area
African Studies
Language & Culture
American Studies
Language & Culture
Anthropology
Society & Social Sciences
Art & Design
Art & Design
Astronomy/Astrophysics
Sciences
Biochemistry/Biomedicine
Sciences
Biological Sciences
Sciences
Business and Management
Business
Chemistry
Sciences
Chinese Studies
Language & Culture
Communication and Media Studies
English & Media
Computer Science
Computing & ICT
Creative Writing
English & Media
Dance
Performing Arts
Drama & Theatre
Performing Arts
Economics
Society & Social Sciences
English Literature and/or Language
English & Media
Environmental Science
Sciences
Geology/Geoscience
Sciences
History
Society & Social Sciences
History of Art
Society & Social Sciences
International Relations
Society & Social Sciences
Japanese
Language & Culture
Legal Studies/Pre-Law
Society & Social Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Linguistics
Language & Culture
Mathematics
Mathematics
Modern Languages Mixed
Language & Culture
Music
Performing Arts
Philosophy
Society & Social Sciences
Philosophy Politics and Economics
Society & Social Sciences
Physics
Sciences
Politics
Society & Social Sciences
Pre-Med
Medicine & Healthcare
Psychology
Society & Social Sciences
Sociology
Society & Social Sciences
Theology and Religious Studies
Society & Social Sciences

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