Franklin & Marshall College
Franklin & Marshall College (F&M) is a private liberal arts college in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1853 on the merger of Franklin College and Marshall College, F&M is named for Benjamin Franklin, who gave the college its first endowment, and John Marshall.
Former names | Franklin College (1787–1853) Marshall College (1836–1853) |
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| Motto | Lux et Lex (Latin) |
Motto in English | Light and Law |
| College newspaper | The College Reporter |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | June 6, 1787 (predecessor) June 7, 1853 (combined colleges) |
Religious affiliation | Formerly Reformed Church in the United States |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant NAICU Oberlin Group Annapolis Group |
| Endowment | $350.4 million (2020) |
| President | Barbara K. Altmann |
Academic staff | 207 |
| Undergraduates | 1,990 |
| Address | 415 Harrisburg Ave , , United States |
| Campus | Urban 220 acres (89 ha) |
| Colors | Diplomats Blue Light Blue |
| Nickname | Diplomats |
Sporting affiliations | Centennial Conference, NCAA Division III, NCAA Division I for Wrestling |
| Website | www |
Founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, F&M's early years were bilingual between German and English, serving the local Pennsylvania Dutch community. Originally founded as the German College and Charity School, Franklin College received its charter in 1787 from the Pennsylvania General Assembly as a German-language alternative to the University of Pennsylvania. Among its early supporters were Benjamin Franklin, Robert Morris, and Peter Muhlenberg.
Franklin & Marshall was the first coeducational college in America, serving both men and women in an experimental curriculum. Among its first students was Richea Gratz, the first Jewish female college student in the United States.
The college offers various majors and minors across 62 fields of study, including the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and other disciplines. The college operates an advanced studies program in Bath, England. All students are undergraduates, and nearly all live on campus. F&M is the 7th highest baccalaureate producer of Fulbright scholars.
Franklin and Marshall College Campus Historic District | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Shadek-Fackenthal Library (1934-35), the youngest building in the district | |
| Location | College Avenue, Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 23 acres (9.3 ha) |
| Architect | Dixon, Balbirnie & Dixon; et al. |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival, Tudor Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 03001190 |
| Added to NRHP | November 21, 2003 |