Franklin & Marshall College
| Latin: Collegium Franklinianum et Marshallianum | |
Other name | F&M, FandM, F&M College |
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Former names | Franklin College (1787–1853) Marshall College (1836–1853) |
| 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 | $435.6 million (2023) |
| President | Barbara K. Altmann |
Academic staff | 207 |
| Undergraduates | 1,867 |
| Address | 415 Harrisburg Ave , , United States 40.0487° N, 76.3199° W |
| Campus | Suburban 220 acres (89 ha) |
| Colors | (Diplomats blue, light blue) |
| Nickname | Diplomats |
Sporting affiliations | Centennial Conference, NCAA Division III, NCAA Division I for Wrestling |
| Mascot | Ben and John |
| Website | fandm.edu |
Franklin & Marshall College (F&M) is a private liberal arts college in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1787 as Franklin College and later merged with Marshall College in 1853, it is one of the oldest colleges in the United States. F&M is named after Benjamin Franklin, who gave the college its first endowment, and John Marshall.
Founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, F&M's early years were bilingual, serving the local Pennsylvania Dutch community in German and English. 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 College offers 58 fields of study, including the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, languages, and other disciplines. The college operates an advanced studies program in Bath, England. F&M has students from 43 U.S. states, districts, and territories, as well as students from 50 countries. All students are undergraduates, and nearly all live on campus.
Franklin and Marshall College Campus Historic District | |
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 |
