Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Very difficult

Overall Admission Rate

34% of 6,720 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

No

Early Decision Offered

Yes

Regular Admission Deadline

January 15

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

Not reported

SAT Math

640-720 range of middle 50%

SAT EBRW

620-700 range of middle 50%

ACT Composite

28-32 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

$70,800

Tuition and Fees

$56,550

Room and Board

$14,050

Average Percent of Need Met

100%

Average Freshman Award

$52,315

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$27,011

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

242

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 20% of classes
10-19 students: 44% of classes
20-29 students: 32% of classes
30-39 students: 4% of classes
40-49 students: 0% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes

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Campus Life

Lancaster Population

59,360

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Philadelphia

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing

99% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Diplomats

Sororities

26% of women participate

Fraternities

20% of men participate

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
6.1% Asian
7.3% Black/African-American
11.7% Hispanic/Latino
2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
67.6% White
4.3% Unknown

International Students

15.5% from 47 countries

First-Year Students Returning

92.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

80.5%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3	4
Science	2	3
Foreign Language	2	4
Social Studies	1	3
History	2	3
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Considered if submitted	January 15
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Not reported

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

PO Box 3003

City, State, Zip

Lancaster, PA 17604-3003

Phone

(717) 358-3953

Fax

 

E-mail

admission@fandm.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

January 15

Application Fee

$60

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

April 1

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

Yes

Early Decision Deadline

November 15, January 15

Early Decision Notification

December 15, February 15

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

2 required for all freshmen

Other

Common Application Supplement required for freshmen

Financial Need

Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests		X
Class Rank	X
Recommendations		X
Essay		X
Interview		X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities		X
Volunteer Work		X
Particular Talent/Ability		X
Character/Personal Qualities	X
First Generation to Attend College				X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence			X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity			X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

34% of 6,720 applicants were admitted

Women

37% of 3,600 applicants were admitted

Men

30% of 3,120 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

645 (28%) of 2,292 admitted students enrolled

Women

370 (27%) of 1,347 admitted students enrolled

Men

275 (29%) of 945 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

62% of 559 applicants were admitted

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

2,335

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

16

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

Not reported

3.75 and Above

Not reported

3.50 - 3.74

Not reported

3.25 - 3.49

Not reported

3.00 - 3.24

Not reported

2.50 - 2.99

Not reported

2.00 - 2.49

Not reported

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

640-720 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

38%

Score of 600 - 700

55%

Score of 500 - 600

7%

Score of 400 - 500

0%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

620-700 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

25%

Score of 600 - 700

65%

Score of 500 - 600

10%

Score of 400 - 500

0%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

28-32 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

59%

Score of 24 - 29

41%

Score of 18 - 23

0%

Score of 12 - 17

0%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 68%
Top quarter: 90%
Top half: 100%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$70,800

Tuition and Fees

$56,550

Room and Board

$14,050

Books and Supplies

Not reported

Other Expenses

Not reported

Payment Plans

Installment plan, deferred payment

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

financialaid@fandm.edu

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

February 1

Award Notification

On or about April 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Institutional Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 003265	Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile	$25 for first college, $16 each additional
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

459 (71.2%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

380 (82.8%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

380 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

380 (100.0%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

100%

Average Award

$52,315

Need-Based Gift

Received by 379 (99.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $48,311

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 345 (90.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,549

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 109 (28.7%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

Not reported

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

1,400 (62.0%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

1,239 (88.5%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

1,239 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

1,239 (100.0%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

100%

Average Award

$50,865

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,224 (98.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $46,102

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,158 (93.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,693

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 337 (27.2%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

21 (.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,125

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

57%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$27,011

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

College/university loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Music

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Location and Setting

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Lancaster Population

59,360

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Philadelphia

Campus Size

209 acres

Weather

Temperature

21.2 average low in January, 81.2 average high in September

Rain

125 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Lancaster

Nearest Train Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Lancaster

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, cooperative housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

99% of all students

Housing Requirements

Students required to live on campus through senior year

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

1%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

residence hall security, campus security connected to city police and fire company

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Diplomats

School Colors

Blue and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

equestrian sports, rugby, ultimate Frisbee

Men's Club Sports

crew, ice hockey, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, football, soccer, softball, squash, tennis, volleyball, wrestling

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, intervarsity, hillel, mi gente latina, cia bella, f&m players

Sororities

26% of women participate

Fraternities

20% of men participate

ROTC

 

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

2,283

Women

1,238 (54.2%)

Men

1,045 (45.8%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

2,263

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
6.1% Asian
7.3% Black/African-American
11.7% Hispanic/Latino
2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
67.6% White
4.3% Unknown

International Students.

15.5% from 47 countries

Average Age

20

All Graduate Students

Not reported

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

92.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

80.5%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

84.3%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

85.4%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Business 1%
Law 7%
Arts and Sciences 7%
Medicine 8%
Other 2%