Overview
Student Population
| Location | Florence, South Carolina |
| Online | fmarion.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Florence, South Carolina, Francis Marion University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,028 prospective students applied, and 2,608 were granted admission. Of those admitted 699 enrolled in the school. 2,837 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,086 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $10,384 plus fees of $776. Francis Marion University is ranked 892 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Francis Marion University is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
Ratings
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Francis Marion University is rated within the lower 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Francis Marion University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#892 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#374 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#9 in Best Public Colleges in South Carolina
#24 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 930/1120 |
| ACT | 15/22 |
| GPA | 3.89 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $41 |
Annual Cost to Attend
South Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,245 |
| Other Fees | $776 |
| Room and Board | $8,230 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,716 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,351 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,245 |
| Other Fees | $776 |
| Room and Board | $8,230 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,716 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,735 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Biology | 14% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Psychology | 10% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218061 IPEDS survey data for Francis Marion University.
Current students may use the Francis Marion University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.