Franklin and Marshall College

PO Box 3003
Lancaster, PA 17604
http://www.fandm.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1787
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students2,025
Endowment276,919,000
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Application Fee50
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Tuition34,450
Room/Board8,540
Services
Associated FirmsErnst and Young; J. P. Morgan; Chubb Insurance; Merrill Lynch
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsPhillips Museum of Art, Barshinger Center for the Musical Arts, Roschel Center for the Performing Arts, Observatory, Writers House, International Center
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other
MuseumsPhillips Museum of Art, Barshinger Center for the Musical Arts, Roschel Center for the Performing Arts, Observatory, Writers House, International Center
Periodical Subs1,986
# of Books499,575
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities38%
Students in sororities8%
Campus Size170 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing65%
College housing typescoed dorms (88%), women's dorms (2%), men's dorms (1%), fraternity housing (3%), apartment for single students (2%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (1%), other housing options (3%)
Popular Events Spring Arts, Senior Surprise
Nearest AirportHarrisburg (30), Philadelphia (60)
Nearest TrainLancaster (2)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Millersville University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations125
# of fraternities7
# of sororities2
Students in fraternities38%
Students in sororities8%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) College Reporter (weekly); College Dispatch (occasional)
Honor SocietiesPhi Beta Kappa, Academic Discipline Honor Societies
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Hillel, Inter-varsity Christian organization, John Newman Assoc. , Catholic Campus Club, Nur-al Islam
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Students Union, Asian Cultural Society, Mi Gente Latina, Russian and Eastern European Club, Southern Asian Students Association, and others.
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgender and Allies; F&M Freethinkers; Ben's Underground; College Entertainment Committee; Students for Students; Gaming Society; WFNM radio; F&M Players; African Dance Club, Poor Richards, and many others.