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Your chances of getting into Franklin and Marshall College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

31.8%
Admission Difficulty for Franklin and Marshall College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition High 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at F&M is 31.8%.  Its admission rate is the 11th lowest in Pennsylvania and the 122nd lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into F&M and can you get accepted?

F&M is a highly competitive school to get into. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,938 out of the 9,231 who applied were admitted.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into F&M?

32% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Franklin and Marshall College you should:

  • Score 1380 on the SAT
  • Score 30 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class

F&M GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Franklin and Marshall College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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F&M SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Franklin and Marshall College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 31% of students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1298-1460

Applicants Submitting SAT 

31%
SAT Scores for Franklin and Marshall College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 658
Math 25th Percentile 640
Composite 25th Percentile 1298
SAT Scores for Franklin and Marshall College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 730
Math 75th Percentile 730
Composite 75th Percentile 1460
Average SAT Score 1380

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Franklin and Marshall College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at F&M is 1380 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1298-1460. Students who get into Franklin and Marshall College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  F&M ranks #9 in the state of Pennsylvania and #111 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1380 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. F&M regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1298 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1298, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1220, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Franklin and Marshall College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1380 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1379, you have around a 32% chance of being admitted. A 1460 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 47% chance of getting in.

Franklin and Marshall College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1460 and Above Good >47%
1379 to 1460 Avg + 32%-47%
1298 to 1379 Avg - 20%-32%
1217 to 1298 Reach 12%-20%
Less than 1217 Low <12%
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F&M ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

29-32 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

9%
ACT Scores for Franklin and Marshall College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 29
Math 25th Percentile 27
Composite 25th Percentile 29
ACT Scores for Franklin and Marshall College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 35
Math 75th Percentile 31
Composite 75th Percentile 32
Average ACT Score 30

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into F&M?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to F&M is 30, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 29 and 32.  The school ranks #12 in Pennsylvania and #139 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 30. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 29 and score in the score in the top 9 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 28.

9 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Franklin and Marshall College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Franklin and Marshall College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into F&M for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 30 score has around 32% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 53% with a 32 ACT score.

Franklin and Marshall College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >53%
30 to 32 Avg + 32%-53%
29 to 30 Avg - 23%-32%
28 to 29 Reach 17%-23%
Less than 28 Low <17%
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High School Class Rank

53% of Franklin and Marshall College freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Franklin and Marshall College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 53%
Top 25% of class 81%
Top 50% of class 97%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Franklin and Marshall College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,687 4,544 9,231
Accepted 1,599 1,339 2,938
Acceptance Rate 34% 29% 32%
Enrolled 290 263 553
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 18% 20% 19%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Franklin and Marshall College is $60.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Franklin and Marshall College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Franklin and Marshall College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Franklin and Marshall College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=212577 IPEDS survey data for Franklin and Marshall College.

Last updated February 24, 2025