Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at Franklin and Marshall College, we project that on average students will pay $48,510, while the advertised price of attendance is $94,863. That’s a difference of $46,353.
| Year | Net in-state price at Franklin and Marshall College | In-state sticker price at Franklin and Marshall College |
|---|---|---|
| 26-27 | $48,510 | $94,863 |
| 25-26 | $47,022 | $91,953 |
| 24-25 | $45,579 | $89,132 |
| 23-24 | $43,987 | $86,018 |
| 22-23 | $37,475 | $83,354 |
| 21-22 | $31,135 | $80,618 |
| 20-21 | $26,316 | $77,982 |
| 19-20 | $28,038 | $75,720 |
| 18-19 | $27,102 | $73,070 |
| 17-18 | $23,007 | $70,430 |
| 16-17 | $24,472 | $67,880 |
| 15-16 | $23,182 | $65,640 |
| 14-15 | $23,092 | $63,269 |
| 13-14 | $22,974 | $60,765 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Franklin and Marshall College this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $55,137, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $13,588. That's a difference of $41,549.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Franklin and Marshall College |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $13,588 |
| $30K-$48K | $18,684 |
| $48K-$75K | $17,915 |
| $75K-$110K | $27,685 |
| >$110K | $55,137 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Franklin and Marshall College, over the last five years 85% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Franklin and Marshall College.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Franklin and Marshall College | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 50% | 30% |
| Asian | 79% | 45% |
| Black | 85% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 83% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 100% | 28% |
| White | 86% | 49% |
| Multiple races | 82% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 79% | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Franklin and Marshall College has 2,006 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 53% of students are female.
And about 58% of students are white.
