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Franklin and Marshall College admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 28%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1310-1463
- ACT (middle 50%): 30-33
Franklin and Marshall College is selective. If your GPA and scores land inside its admitted range, admission is realistic and the rest of your application makes the difference.
What you need to get into Franklin and Marshall College
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1463 or an ACT around 33 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes Franklin and Marshall College a stronger bet. Below 1310, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is Franklin and Marshall College a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Franklin and Marshall College's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Franklin and Marshall College with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Franklin and Marshall College?
Franklin and Marshall College has a 28% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into Franklin and Marshall College?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Franklin and Marshall College scored 1310-1463 on the SAT. Scoring above 1463 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1310 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into Franklin and Marshall College?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Franklin and Marshall College scored 30-33 on the ACT. Above 33 is strong, below 30 is below the typical admit.
Is Franklin and Marshall College a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Franklin and Marshall College's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.