What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 82 |
| Business Administration and Management | 77 |
| Political Science and Government | 37 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 29 |
| Public Health | 25 |
| Neuroscience | 23 |
| Mathematics | 23 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 23 |
Show the other 30 majors
| Economics | 20 |
| Creative Writing | 20 |
| Biochemistry | 16 |
| Computer Science | 13 |
| Chemistry | 11 |
| History | 11 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Animal Behavior and Ethology | 9 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 8 |
| English Language and Literature | 7 |
| Astrophysics | 7 |
| Environmental Science | 7 |
| Environmental Studies | 5 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 5 |
| Physics | 4 |
| Music | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Cognitive Science | 3 |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| African Studies | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 2 |
| Dance | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Franklin and Marshall College ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #7 for Wildlife biologyof 50 colleges
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
3% of men in fraternities · 19% of women in sororities · 11% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Lancaster, PA
563,293 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Harrisburg International (MDT)
Nearest hub airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.7 of 20
Elevation
397 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
22°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
21.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
20 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,250 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Pennsylvania College of Art and Design1 mi
- Lancaster Bible College3 mi
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania4 mi
- Elizabethtown College16 mi
- Lebanon Valley College22 mi
- York College of Pennsylvania23 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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