Franklin and Marshall College Athletics

Franklin and Marshall competes in NCAA Division III, where sports focus on personal enrichment rather than athletic scholarships. With 646 athletes across 28 varsity sports, about 34% of the 1,904 students participate in athletics. The Diplomats compete in the Centennial Conference alongside other top liberal arts colleges. F&M has a historic rivalry with Dickinson College that dates back over a century. The school is particularly known for its strong wrestling program, which has produced multiple national champions. Division III athletics here emphasize the student-athlete experience, with competitors balancing rigorous academics with competitive sports. Despite offering $18,500 in athletic scholarships, most financial aid comes through need-based grants rather than athletic merit.