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Franklin and Marshall College

In-State Tuition & Fees

$63,406

Cost of attendance at Franklin and Marshall College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$63,406

Cost of attendance at Franklin and Marshall College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Franklin and Marshall College was $26,316. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at FandM

FandM net price calculator

$26,316

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average $17,850
National average $22,640
Below is the net price of FandM for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $26,316 $1,722 (6%) $14,608 $15,729 $20,011 $28,114 $46,582
2021 $28,038 $936 (3%) $14,017 $13,110 $18,814 $26,837 $48,675
2020 $27,102 $4,095 (18%) $11,503 $12,000 $22,263 $21,721 $45,956
2019 $23,007 $35 $8,502 $13,104 $18,995 $25,921 $42,355
2018 $23,042 $140 $9,759 $12,141 $17,632 $23,888 $44,677
2017 $23,182 $90 $11,849 $14,147 $16,408 $23,195 $45,393
2016 $23,092 $118 $11,730 $12,927 $16,541 $23,186 $42,119
2015 $22,974 $716 (3%) $10,661 $10,620 $17,846 $28,337 $42,306
2014 $22,258 -- $10,475 $9,335 $19,167 $26,052 $41,737

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Franklin and Marshall College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $80,618 $2,636 (3%) $63,406 $16,012 $1,200
2021 $77,982 $2,262 (3%) $61,062 $15,720 $1,200
2020 $75,720 $2,650 (4%) $58,800 $15,720 $1,200
2019 $73,070 $2,640 (4%) $56,550 $15,320 $1,200
2018 $70,430 $2,900 (4%) $54,380 $14,850 $1,200
2017 $67,530 $1,890 (3%) $52,290 $14,040 $1,200
2016 $65,640 $2,371 (4%) $50,400 $14,040 $1,200
2015 $63,269 $2,504 (4%) $48,514 $13,555 $1,200
2014 $60,765 $2,185 (4%) $46,285 $13,280 $1,200
2013 $58,580 -- $44,360 $13,020 $1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does FandM provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 2,272 dormitories available to its students at $8,722 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at FandM is $969 per month.
Does FandM provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at FandM for one academic year is $6,018, which works out to $669 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
FandM estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, FandM estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $1,272
  • If living off-campus, with family: $3,676
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $1,272
How much is FandM application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $60.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
FandM offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Franklin and Marshall College cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $1,976 Not Available
For out-of-state students $1,976 Not Available

Housing and Meal

Franklin and Marshall College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Franklin and Marshall College for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $6,018 $8,722 N/A 0 2,272
2021 $5,900 $8,550 N/A 0 2,313
2020 $5,900 $8,550 N/A 0 2,313
2019 $5,740 $8,310 N/A 0 2,313
2018 $5,550 $8,030 N/A 0 2,313
2017 $5,360 $7,760 N/A 0 2,313
2016 $5,220 $7,550 N/A 0 2,367

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Franklin and Marshall College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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