Franklin & Marshall College
Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA
Learn with purpose. Lead with impact.
If you are dreaming of a career in healthcare, Franklin & Marshall College offers the perfect environment to build your foundation. Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the College provides a rigorous liberal arts education that medical schools value, combined with highly specialized support for future medical professionals. Whether you want to be a physician, physical therapist, or public health expert, you will find the resources to thrive.
Academic excellence and tailored advising
At F&M, you do not just take science classes; you learn to think critically across diverse disciplines. With a 9-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, you will build close mentorships with your professors. The College features a dedicated Health Professions Advising team that helps you navigate medical school prerequisites, MCAT preparation, and clinical hours from your very first year. You will also have rare undergraduate opportunities to conduct hands-on medical research, including summer programs in partnership with top medical institutions.
Student life and clinical connections
Life at the College revolves around the unique College House system, fostering a tight-knit and supportive community. Beyond the residence halls, pre-health students can join the Benjamin Rush Pre-Health Honor Society to network, attend workshops, and find study partners. The city of Lancaster serves as an extension of the campus, offering incredible opportunities to volunteer and gain direct patient care hours at major local hospitals and clinics right down the street.
Preparing you for a healthy future
The College has a long, proven history of producing successful medical professionals. By combining small classes, extensive research, and personalized mentoring, Franklin & Marshall College ensures you graduate ready to take the next big step in your medical journey.
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#33 in Top Performers on Social Mobility | U.S. News & World Report, 2026 |
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#46 in Best Value Schools | U.S. News & World Report, 2026 |
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#35 in National Liberal Arts Colleges | U.S. News & World Report, 2026 |
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#33 in Best Undergraduate Teaching | U.S. News & World Report, 2026 |
Our 220-acre campus is adjacent to a thriving small city of 60,000 residents. We are just 2.5 hours away from major metropolitan centers New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC.
Franklin & Marshall College boasts a medical school acceptance rate that dramatically outpaces the national average. Over a recent four-year period, 80% of all F&M applicants were accepted into medical school, which is nearly double the national average. This incredible success is driven by rigorous academics, personalized advising, and unique clinical opportunities, like a new shadowing partnership with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health. Students observe real-world patient care and gain mentorship from practicing physicians, making their professional applications truly stand out.
