Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Private
Franklin and Marshall College admitted 32% of 9,634 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1310–1470 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 86% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Franklin and Marshall College
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Application deadlines
Franklin and Marshall College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 15, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 15, 2027
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application fee is $60, and Franklin and Marshall College accepts the Common App fee waiver. Franklin and Marshall College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Franklin and Marshall College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 30% (254 of 860), compared with 32% for all applicants.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
What admissions weighs
How Franklin and Marshall College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Character
Important
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Volunteering
Considered
- Test scores
- Legacy
- Where you live
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- First generation
- State residency
- Religion
What it costs
Full price with housing is $86,018 a year. After grants, students paid $37,475 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Franklin and Marshall College’s acceptance rate?
Franklin and Marshall College admitted 32% of applicants: 3,047 of 9,634 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Franklin and Marshall College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 15, 2026, early decision II is due January 15, 2027, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Franklin and Marshall College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1310 to 1470, with a median around 1390. A score at or above 1390 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Franklin and Marshall College’s application fee?
The application fee is $60 for 2026–27, and Franklin and Marshall College accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Franklin and Marshall College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Franklin and Marshall College asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Franklin and Marshall College have supplemental essays?
No. Franklin and Marshall College has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
Does Franklin and Marshall College require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Franklin and Marshall College uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA, and it may ask a noncustodial parent to fill one out too.
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