School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Francis Marion University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Florence, South Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,623, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The university offers 37 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 43%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,394, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $20,768.
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile17-23
SAT 25th-75th Percentile900-1138
5k
Students enrolled
36%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
51%
Unknown
2%
Black
33%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
61% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
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1,460
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.36% online, 64% on-campus.
92% On-campus
8% Online
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's27% online
Doctorate100% online
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $10,394 | $20,768 |
Graduate | $10,612 | $21,224 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,198 |
On-campus room and board | $8,898 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,234 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $8,898 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,486 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,486 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $24,724 | $35,098 |
Off-campus without family | $24,976 | $35,350 |
Off-campus with family | $16,078 | $26,452 |
Federal Grant Aid
61%
State Grant Aid
92%
Institution Grant Aid
46%
Pell Grant
61%
$27k
Average student debtafter graduation
$32k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
5 | Education. | |||
6 | Engineering. | |||
7 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
8 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
10 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
11 | History. | |||
12 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
13 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
14 | Physical Sciences. | |||
15 | Psychology. | |||
16 | Social Sciences. | |||
17 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.