Francis Marion University
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$10,384
Avg in-state tuition
$20,768
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Francis Marion University
Francis Marion University is a small public university located on a suburban campus in Florence, South Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,632, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The university offers 35 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 44%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $10,384, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $20,768.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
75% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
68% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
44% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 15-21
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 890-1110
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
66%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
52%
Black
35%
Unknown
4%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
70%
Socio-economic diversity
63% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
4
Total Online Enrollment
2,729
Percent of Programs Online
91% On-campus
9% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 30% online
Doctorate 100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $10,384 | $20,768 |
Graduate | $10,612 | $21,224 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,138 |
On-campus room and board | $8,230 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,716 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $8,230 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,716 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,716 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $23,468 | $33,852 |
Off-campus without family | $23,468 | $33,852 |
Off-campus with family | $15,238 | $25,622 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
80%
State Grant Aid
91%
Institution Grant Aid
41%
Pell Grant
63%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$28k
Average student debt after graduation
$32k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
6Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
9English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Education
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Physician Assistant
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Education
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
12Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Education
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Practice
BA
MA
DOC
13History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
14History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
19Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management and Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management and Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Management
BA
MA
DOC
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