What's Franklin and Marshall College's transfer acceptance rate?

I'm considering transferring to Franklin and Marshall College, and I'm curious about how competitive it might be. Does anyone know their transfer acceptance rate and what kind of students they usually accept?

Franklin and Marshall College's transfer acceptance rate in recent years has varied but the college usually accepts around 30% of transfer applicants. As for the profile of successful transfer students, there's no strict blueprint but successful transfer students typically have done well at their current institution. Usually, they have a collegiate GPA of 3.0 or higher, although this is by no means a strict cutoff.

Just as with first-year applications, the college assesses transfer applicants holistically. This means both your academic performance and personal attributes will be taken into consideration. They want to see that you've been excelling in your studies while also being actively involved in your community. This can be through part-time work, extracurricular activities, or volunteer initiatives.

Then, of course, there's fit: your application should demonstrate why Franklin and Marshall is the right school for you now, and how you intend to contribute to the college community. Think about how you can express your match with the school's values, culture, and programs in your application.

One final note: keep in mind that transferring can sometimes be a competitive process across colleges. Do your best and make sure your application reflects your strengths and ambition. Reaching out to the admissions office might be a good move to understand more about the process and what they look for in transfer applicants.