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Own Your Influence. Effect Real Change.
At Franklin & Marshall, we believe your college years are a launchpad for lifelong
leadership. That’s why we created four distinctive fellowship programs for students
who are curious, motivated, and eager to make a positive and immediate impact in the
fields of climate and sustainability, creative writing, entrepreneurship, and public
service. Every Fellow receives a four-year merit scholarship ($15,000 annually), deep
mentorship from tenured faculty who are experts in their fields, and membership in
a living-learning community focused on their specific area of intellectual and leadership
development.
Learn more »
Conduct Voter Opinion Research With the F&M Poll
F&M is home to the Center for Opinion Research, widely recognized as one of the nation’s
foremost survey research organizations. It publishes the Franklin & Marshall College
Poll—the oldest statewide public opinion poll in Pennsylvania and a trusted source
for national media outlets. The Center for Opinion Research actively engages F&M students,
empowering you to better understand the work behind an effective survey of voters’
opinions. “Being able to have this opportunity to help draft questions for a statewide
poll that gets national media attention—that is an incredible opportunity that a lot
of students probably would not have been able to have at other schools,” said Ethan
Grabowski ’26, a government and history major.
Learn more »
Conduct Voter Opinion Research With the F&M Poll
F&M is home to the Center for Opinion Research, which publishes the Franklin & Marshall
College Poll, one of the top surveys in the United States. The Center for Opinion
Research actively engages F&M students, empowering you to better understand the work
behind an effective survey of voters’ opinions. “Being able to have this opportunity
to help draft questions for a statewide poll that gets national media attention—that
is an incredible opportunity that a lot of students probably would not have been able
to have at other schools,” said Ethan Grabowski ’26, a government and history major.
Learn more »
“At F&M, I wasn’t just learning what to think—I was learning how to think.”
A Franklin & Marshall liberal arts education taught Nicolas Rios ’23 how to think
critically, communicate effectively and approach problems from multiple angles. “At
F&M, I wasn’t just learning what to think—I was learning how to think,” he said. “That
ability to analyze, adapt and connect ideas across disciplines has been incredibly
valuable in the workforce.” Rios, a business, organizations and society graduate,
is now an analyst at Goldman Sachs. “In fast-paced environments like Goldman Sachs,
technical skills are important, but what really sets you apart is your ability to
collaborate, ask thoughtful questions, and think strategically,” Rios said.
Read more »
“This experience showed me how classroom knowledge can be used to solve real-world
problems.”
Our home city of Lancaster is an integral educational partner teeming with opportunities
to learn, serve, and engage with the local community. For Nancy Nguyen ’26, a double
major in economics and data science, this meant turning a passion for mathematics
into meaningful solutions for the Power Packs Project, a nonprofit combating food
insecurity in Lancaster. Nguyen built digital tools to better understand the cost
of the meals provided. This included organizing hundreds of recipes, analyzing ingredient
price trends, and designing and launching a website for better accessibility and future
planning. “This experience showed me how classroom knowledge can be used to solve
real-world problems,” Nguyen said.
Read more »
“I felt a sense of community and shared academic passion that day that I had not felt
anywhere else.”
As a high school senior, Skylar Zachian ’25 logged on to a virtual admitted students
event during which Associate Professor of English Erik Anderson taught a creative
writing lesson. “I could have stayed on that Zoom meeting for hours,” Zachian said.
“I felt a sense of community and shared academic passion that day that I had not felt
anywhere else. I could truly picture myself as an F&M student, studying English on
the College’s unique creative writing track and engaging with distinguished authors
at The Philadelphia Alumni Writers House.”
Read more »
Connecting Classroom Theory to Behavioral Reality in a Yale Lab
Learning by doing is part of our DNA as Diplomats. Noah Katzer ’26, a psychology and
government double major, exemplified the F&M tenets of exploration and discovery by
interning at the Emotion Health and Psychophysiology Lab at Yale University in New
Haven, Conn. “I've learned new research methods and gained insight into new subsections
of psychology that have changed the way I think about achieving my goals and the type
of research I want to conduct,” he said.
Read more »
“The arts at F&M have been an integral part of my college experience.”
“Singing with F&M's Chamber Singers and playing piano in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble
and orchestra have allowed me to foster meaningful relationships with my professors
and fellow students. I love being a part of F&M's musical community and find it incredibly
meaningful to be part of something that is bigger than myself. Some of my closest
friends are people I met through ensembles, and a lot of my favorite college memories
are from my three and a half years involved in music.”
— Eleanor Metz ’27
Explore music at F&M »
A Diplomat’s Deep Dive into Marine Biology
Learning by doing is part of our DNA as Diplomats. Jaeyun An ’26 dove headfirst into
this philosophy, spending a semester in the turquoise waters of Turks and Caicos researching
the island’s diverse marine life. “My time was spent equal parts in the classroom
and in the field,” An said. “We would learn about a certain topic in class, such as
species identification, and in the field exercises, we would go out to the ocean,
and have a quiz identifying creatures we see while snorkeling. I saw sharks, eagle
rays, turtles, dolphins, and even whales! This experience gave me the confirmation
that this was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.”
Read more »
“I have a strong passion for hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering projects.”
Learning by doing is in our DNA as Diplomats. Inna Shapovalenko ’26, a computer science
and physics double major, exemplifies this tenet of hands-on exploration. As a summer
intern at the Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC), Shapovalenko assembled
two versions of NASA STELLA spectrometers. She later developed an Unmanned Surface
Vessel (USV)—a “drone for exploring the ocean”—while interning for Woods Hole Oceanographic
Institution. She also helped code a robot that leads F&M visitors through a playful
quiz about the College. “I have a strong passion for hands-on mechanical and electrical
engineering projects,” she said.
Read more »
“The vivarium is this beautiful gem in the crown that is F&M.”
At F&M, you’ll step beyond the classroom and into the vivarium. “The vivarium is this
beautiful gem in the crown that is F&M,” said Lillian Basom ’08, Director of Operations,
College Vivarium. “There are very few facilities that offer undergraduate students
that kind of hands-on, experiential learning right from the moment they step on campus.
The facility and our programming, which supports up to 80 students a semester, wouldn't
exist without the commitment of our incredible students.”
Read more »
How We Do It
World-Ready Leaders
We prepare you to be world-ready, equipping you with the skills to excel in not just
one career, but many. You’ll become a purpose-driven leader committed to shaping a
better world.
Learn more »
Learning by Doing
We ensure you learn with purpose through hands-on experiences. You’ll discover Lancaster
is the ideal place to practice, participate, and contribute to a thriving community
that’s a microcosm of the world.
Learn more »
Creative Collisions
With a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, we offer unparalleled access to faculty who are
leading experts in their fields. You’ll experience creative collisions that spark
transformative connections within a community devoted to your success.
Learn more »
Our Commitment to Affordability
We are committed to making an F&M education accessible for all admitted students.
That’s why we launched the
Commonwealth Commitment
this year. Through this bold initiative:
Pennsylvania residents with household incomes below $75,000 attend F&M
tuition-free
.
Those earning between $75,000 and $150,000 pay
no more than in-state tuition at Penn State University
.
Learn more about our
need-based aid
, which
supports 65% of all enrolled F&M students
, including international students.
EXPLORE OUR COMMITMENT
Where Liberal Arts Meets AI
At F&M, we frame AI as a tool for inquiry, teaching you to navigate its complexities
with an ethical and responsible lens. As you explore the technology’s potential, you
will become technically proficient while sharpening the high-level critical thinking,
ethical judgment, and creative problem-solving skills that are more important than
ever. This is the F&M advantage: mastering the tools of the future while cultivating
the timeless humanist perspectives that will set you apart.
Explore AI @ F&M
The Latest from F&M
April 22, 2026
Winging It: F&M Supercomputer Powers Biologist’s Local Conservation Efforts
For this Franklin & Marshall biologist, every bird song and flap of wings is essential data. With the support of the campus supercomputers, Dan Ardia and his student researchers are decoding the language of nature to better understand how Lancaster’s biodiversity and community can thrive together.
Read More »
April 20, 2026
From Campus Leader to Communications Professional
Whether leading campus tours or serving as senior class president, Catherine Welch ’26 is exploring a future in communications with courage and curiosity. As a marketing intern in Lancaster, the English major is now using her passion for writing to address critical social issues in the local community.
Read More »
April 17, 2026
‘This is What Community Feels Like’
At the Writers House, Veronique Messanh ’26 found more than a job—she found a home. “I remember thinking: ‘This is what community feels like,’” she said. “I will forever be grateful for having a community that sees me, hears me, and encourages me!”
Read More »
Ken Mehlman ’88 Makes Historic $7.5 Million Gift to Power F&M Athletics and Wellness
A
new $7.5 million gift from Ken Mehlman ’88
, Franklin & Marshall College Trustee and Board Vice Chair, is the College’s largest
gift in support of athletics and wellness. It will be used to begin construction of
the Mehlman Center for Strength, Conditioning, Wellness and Performance, an innovative
new facility that will be home to strength training, fitness and performance-centered
growth.
A Transformative Investment in the Performing Arts
Franklin & Marshall College is pleased to announce that the Green Room Theatre will
be
rededicated as the James Lapine Theater
, a tribute to the Broadway legend and one of F&M’s most decorated and accomplished
performing arts graduates.
Read More Stories
Notable Rankings & Outcomes
#7
Best Small College in Northeast (Wall Street Journal)
#35
National Liberal Arts Colleges (U.S. News & World Report)
100%
Demonstrated Financial Need Met for All Enrolled Students
Top 50
Best Value College (U.S. News & Princeton Review)
92%
Employed or in Graduate School Within Six Months of Graduation (Class of 2025)
$76,124
Early Career Median Salary (U.S. Dept. of Education)
#24
Most Accessible Professors (Princeton Review)
#33
Best Undergraduate Teaching (U.S. News & World Report)
Our Home: The City of Lancaster
F&M's extraordinary home city is an urban oasis. Lancaster, PA offers arts, culture,
and experiences for every taste and preference and is full of extraordinary opportunities
— all within safe walking distance of campus.
Discover the city »
©
Franklin & Marshall
Deposit Now
Learn with purpose.
Lead with impact.
Academics
Explore Programs
Admission & Aid
Learn More
Our campus
Plan Your Visit
F&M’s top-tier academics, hands-on experiences, and transformative connections will
prepare you to
shape the future
—
starting now
.
Admitted Students: Deposit Now!
Own Your Influence. Effect Real Change.
At Franklin & Marshall, we believe your college years are a launchpad for lifelong
leadership. That’s why we created four distinctive fellowship programs for students
who are curious, motivated, and eager to make a positive and immediate impact in the
fields of climate and sustainability, creative writing, entrepreneurship, and public
service. Every Fellow receives a four-year merit scholarship ($15,000 annually), deep
mentorship from tenured faculty who are experts in their fields, and membership in
a living-learning community focused on their specific area of intellectual and leadership
development.
Learn more »
Conduct Voter Opinion Research With the F&M Poll
F&M is home to the Center for Opinion Research, widely recognized as one of the nation’s
foremost survey research organizations. It publishes the Franklin & Marshall College
Poll—the oldest statewide public opinion poll in Pennsylvania and a trusted source
for national media outlets. The Center for Opinion Research actively engages F&M students,
empowering you to better understand the work behind an effective survey of voters’
opinions. “Being able to have this opportunity to help draft questions for a statewide
poll that gets national media attention—that is an incredible opportunity that a lot
of students probably would not have been able to have at other schools,” said Ethan
Grabowski ’26, a government and history major.
Learn more »
Conduct Voter Opinion Research With the F&M Poll
F&M is home to the Center for Opinion Research, which publishes the Franklin & Marshall
College Poll, one of the top surveys in the United States. The Center for Opinion
Research actively engages F&M students, empowering you to better understand the work
behind an effective survey of voters’ opinions. “Being able to have this opportunity
to help draft questions for a statewide poll that gets national media attention—that
is an incredible opportunity that a lot of students probably would not have been able
to have at other schools,” said Ethan Grabowski ’26, a government and history major.
Learn more »
“At F&M, I wasn’t just learning what to think—I was learning how to think.”
A Franklin & Marshall liberal arts education taught Nicolas Rios ’23 how to think
critically, communicate effectively and approach problems from multiple angles. “At
F&M, I wasn’t just learning what to think—I was learning how to think,” he said. “That
ability to analyze, adapt and connect ideas across disciplines has been incredibly
valuable in the workforce.” Rios, a business, organizations and society graduate,
is now an analyst at Goldman Sachs. “In fast-paced environments like Goldman Sachs,
technical skills are important, but what really sets you apart is your ability to
collaborate, ask thoughtful questions, and think strategically,” Rios said.
Read more »
“This experience showed me how classroom knowledge can be used to solve real-world
problems.”
Our home city of Lancaster is an integral educational partner teeming with opportunities
to learn, serve, and engage with the local community. For Nancy Nguyen ’26, a double
major in economics and data science, this meant turning a passion for mathematics
into meaningful solutions for the Power Packs Project, a nonprofit combating food
insecurity in Lancaster. Nguyen built digital tools to better understand the cost
of the meals provided. This included organizing hundreds of recipes, analyzing ingredient
price trends, and designing and launching a website for better accessibility and future
planning. “This experience showed me how classroom knowledge can be used to solve
real-world problems,” Nguyen said.
Read more »
“I felt a sense of community and shared academic passion that day that I had not felt
anywhere else.”
As a high school senior, Skylar Zachian ’25 logged on to a virtual admitted students
event during which Associate Professor of English Erik Anderson taught a creative
writing lesson. “I could have stayed on that Zoom meeting for hours,” Zachian said.
“I felt a sense of community and shared academic passion that day that I had not felt
anywhere else. I could truly picture myself as an F&M student, studying English on
the College’s unique creative writing track and engaging with distinguished authors
at The Philadelphia Alumni Writers House.”
Read more »
Connecting Classroom Theory to Behavioral Reality in a Yale Lab
Learning by doing is part of our DNA as Diplomats. Noah Katzer ’26, a psychology and
government double major, exemplified the F&M tenets of exploration and discovery by
interning at the Emotion Health and Psychophysiology Lab at Yale University in New
Haven, Conn. “I've learned new research methods and gained insight into new subsections
of psychology that have changed the way I think about achieving my goals and the type
of research I want to conduct,” he said.
Read more »
“The arts at F&M have been an integral part of my college experience.”
“Singing with F&M's Chamber Singers and playing piano in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble
and orchestra have allowed me to foster meaningful relationships with my professors
and fellow students. I love being a part of F&M's musical community and find it incredibly
meaningful to be part of something that is bigger than myself. Some of my closest
friends are people I met through ensembles, and a lot of my favorite college memories
are from my three and a half years involved in music.”
— Eleanor Metz ’27
Explore music at F&M »
A Diplomat’s Deep Dive into Marine Biology
Learning by doing is part of our DNA as Diplomats. Jaeyun An ’26 dove headfirst into
this philosophy, spending a semester in the turquoise waters of Turks and Caicos researching
the island’s diverse marine life. “My time was spent equal parts in the classroom
and in the field,” An said. “We would learn about a certain topic in class, such as
species identification, and in the field exercises, we would go out to the ocean,
and have a quiz identifying creatures we see while snorkeling. I saw sharks, eagle
rays, turtles, dolphins, and even whales! This experience gave me the confirmation
that this was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.”
Read more »
“I have a strong passion for hands-on mechanical and electrical engineering projects.”
Learning by doing is in our DNA as Diplomats. Inna Shapovalenko ’26, a computer science
and physics double major, exemplifies this tenet of hands-on exploration. As a summer
intern at the Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC), Shapovalenko assembled
two versions of NASA STELLA spectrometers. She later developed an Unmanned Surface
Vessel (USV)—a “drone for exploring the ocean”—while interning for Woods Hole Oceanographic
Institution. She also helped code a robot that leads F&M visitors through a playful
quiz about the College. “I have a strong passion for hands-on mechanical and electrical
engineering projects,” she said.
Read more »
“The vivarium is this beautiful gem in the crown that is F&M.”
At F&M, you’ll step beyond the classroom and into the vivarium. “The vivarium is this
beautiful gem in the crown that is F&M,” said Lillian Basom ’08, Director of Operations,
College Vivarium. “There are very few facilities that offer undergraduate students
that kind of hands-on, experiential learning right from the moment they step on campus.
The facility and our programming, which supports up to 80 students a semester, wouldn't
exist without the commitment of our incredible students.”
Read more »
How We Do It
World-Ready Leaders
We prepare you to be world-ready, equipping you with the skills to excel in not just
one career, but many. You’ll become a purpose-driven leader committed to shaping a
better world.
Learn more »
Learning by Doing
We ensure you learn with purpose through hands-on experiences. You’ll discover Lancaster
is the ideal place to practice, participate, and contribute to a thriving community
that’s a microcosm of the world.
Learn more »
Creative Collisions
With a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, we offer unparalleled access to faculty who are
leading experts in their fields. You’ll experience creative collisions that spark
transformative connections within a community devoted to your success.
Learn more »
Our Commitment to Affordability
We are committed to making an F&M education accessible for all admitted students.
That’s why we launched the
Commonwealth Commitment
this year. Through this bold initiative:
Pennsylvania residents with household incomes below $75,000 attend F&M
tuition-free
.
Those earning between $75,000 and $150,000 pay
no more than in-state tuition at Penn State University
.
Learn more about our
need-based aid
, which
supports 65% of all enrolled F&M students
, including international students.
EXPLORE OUR COMMITMENT
Where Liberal Arts Meets AI
At F&M, we frame AI as a tool for inquiry, teaching you to navigate its complexities
with an ethical and responsible lens. As you explore the technology’s potential, you
will become technically proficient while sharpening the high-level critical thinking,
ethical judgment, and creative problem-solving skills that are more important than
ever. This is the F&M advantage: mastering the tools of the future while cultivating
the timeless humanist perspectives that will set you apart.
Explore AI @ F&M
The Latest from F&M
April 22, 2026
Winging It: F&M Supercomputer Powers Biologist’s Local Conservation Efforts
For this Franklin & Marshall biologist, every bird song and flap of wings is essential data. With the support of the campus supercomputers, Dan Ardia and his student researchers are decoding the language of nature to better understand how Lancaster’s biodiversity and community can thrive together.
Read More »
April 20, 2026
From Campus Leader to Communications Professional
Whether leading campus tours or serving as senior class president, Catherine Welch ’26 is exploring a future in communications with courage and curiosity. As a marketing intern in Lancaster, the English major is now using her passion for writing to address critical social issues in the local community.
Read More »
April 17, 2026
‘This is What Community Feels Like’
At the Writers House, Veronique Messanh ’26 found more than a job—she found a home. “I remember thinking: ‘This is what community feels like,’” she said. “I will forever be grateful for having a community that sees me, hears me, and encourages me!”
Read More »
Ken Mehlman ’88 Makes Historic $7.5 Million Gift to Power F&M Athletics and Wellness
A
new $7.5 million gift from Ken Mehlman ’88
, Franklin & Marshall College Trustee and Board Vice Chair, is the College’s largest
gift in support of athletics and wellness. It will be used to begin construction of
the Mehlman Center for Strength, Conditioning, Wellness and Performance, an innovative
new facility that will be home to strength training, fitness and performance-centered
growth.
A Transformative Investment in the Performing Arts
Franklin & Marshall College is pleased to announce that the Green Room Theatre will
be
rededicated as the James Lapine Theater
, a tribute to the Broadway legend and one of F&M’s most decorated and accomplished
performing arts graduates.
Read More Stories
Notable Rankings & Outcomes
#7
Best Small College in Northeast (Wall Street Journal)
#35
National Liberal Arts Colleges (U.S. News & World Report)
100%
Demonstrated Financial Need Met for All Enrolled Students
Top 50
Best Value College (U.S. News & Princeton Review)
92%
Employed or in Graduate School Within Six Months of Graduation (Class of 2025)
$76,124
Early Career Median Salary (U.S. Dept. of Education)
#24
Most Accessible Professors (Princeton Review)
#33
Best Undergraduate Teaching (U.S. News & World Report)
Our Home: The City of Lancaster
F&M's extraordinary home city is an urban oasis. Lancaster, PA offers arts, culture,
and experiences for every taste and preference and is full of extraordinary opportunities
— all within safe walking distance of campus.
Discover the city »
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