The Lasting Value of an F&M Education

At first glance, the cost to attend a prestigious liberal arts college like Franklin & Marshall may seem high when you look at what it costs to attend a well-known public university in Pennsylvania such as Penn State, the University of Pittsburgh, or Temple.

While the sticker — or listed — price of F&M’s tuition, room and board is higher than that of Pennsylvania’s flagship universities, it’s important to note that the vast majority of F&M students receive financial aid that drastically reduces their final tuition bill.

And when you compare the cost of F&M after financial aid is factored into the final bill, students from working-class and middle-class families essentially pay the same price to attend F&M as they would to attend a college like Penn State, Pitt or Temple.

So, why choose F&M?

Our graduates earn, on average, substantially more than graduates of those state universities — to the tune of 20% more per year.

As you can see, it’s not just about dollars. It’s about sense.