About the Class of 2020
Franklin & Marshall College's Class of 2020 represents 36 states, 21 countries, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
In 2016, 6,945 students applied and 2,521 were admitted.
The total class size is 649. We are 359 women and 290 men from both public (63%) and private (37%) high schools.
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Critical Reading: 570-680 |
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Math: 630-740 |
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28-31 |
Faces of the Class
Brooklyn Smith-Jones
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Why did you choose F&M? College Prep. After having a firsthand experience as an F&M student in the summer of 2015, I appreciated being a part of the F&Mily. I knew I could make F&M a home away from home.
Mary (Tricia) Oxford
Severna Park, Maryland
Why did you choose F&M? I was drawn to F&M because of the student-to-faculty ratio (9-1), the academic opportunities for research, and the diverse community.
Lezah Richardson
Sedona, Arizona
Why did you choose F&M? A liberal arts education from F&M will prepare me for the future. The campus is absolutely beautiful, the students and faculty feel like family, and the academics are excellent. F&M feels like home.
James Dean Vaillancourt
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Why did you choose F&M? F&M gives you the freedom to explore all of your passions and interests, and the small class sizes ensure you get the most out of every opportunity.
Kyle Busher
Pittstown, New Jersey
Why did you choose F&M? F&M gives me a chance to further my education while continuing my athletic career. Coupled with an awesome campus and a great sense of community, it was a no-brainer.
Prsni Patel
Mumbai, India
Why did you choose F&M? The small-school environment will give me a chance to reflect and grow and enable personal interaction with peers and faculty.
Michael Savage
St. Louis, Missouri
Why did you choose F&M? The College is committed to seeing its students blossom through opportunities such as study abroad and research. F&M is diverse, with students of all colors, interests and backgrounds.
Joshua Urrutia
San Francisco, California
Why did you choose F&M? I chose F&M because of the intimate learning environment, as well as the amazing research opportunities that are available for students.
By the Numbers
The Class of 2020 is an accomplished group of students with a wide range of interests. Here is a look at how they profiled as high school students:
82%involved in community service |
25%student government leaders |
46%speak two or more languages |
21%first-generation college students |
54%belonged to academic clubs |
29%musicians |
24%actors or dancers |
14%published works |
8%studio artists |
58%varsity athletes |
24%played 2 or more varsity sports |
24%team captains |
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