Francis Marion University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Francis Marion University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

82.2%

Admission Difficulty for Francis Marion University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Francis Marion University is 82.2%. Its admission rate is the 27th lowest in South Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Francis Marion University and can you get accepted?

Francis Marion University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,869 out of the 3,489 who applied were admitted.

Francis Marion University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.89. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 22% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Francis Marion University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.89 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1020 on the SAT
Score 20 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Francis Marion University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.89

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Francis Marion University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Francis Marion University are to have around a 3.89 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.89 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Francis Marion University accepts 82% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Francis Marion University is 3.89 on the 4.0 scale. 46% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #5 in South Carolina for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Francis Marion University is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Francis Marion University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	46.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	11.0%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	11.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	10.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	9.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	11.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	1.0%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Francis Marion University SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Francis Marion University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 19% of students submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

900-1138

Applicants Submitting SAT

19%

SAT Scores for Francis Marion University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	470
Math 25th Percentile	430
Composite 25th Percentile	900

SAT Scores for Francis Marion University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	590
Math 75th Percentile	548
Composite 75th Percentile	1138
Average SAT Score	1020

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Francis Marion University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Francis Marion University is 1020 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 900-1138. Students who get into Francis Marion University score in the top 78 percent of all SAT test takers.. Francis Marion University ranks #23 in the state of South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1020 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Francis Marion University regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 900 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 900, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 780, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Francis Marion University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1020 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1019, you have around a 82% chance of being admitted. A 1138 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 90% chance of getting in.

Francis Marion University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1138 and Above	Good	>90%
1019 to 1138	Avg +	82%-90%
900 to 1019	Avg -	71%-82%
781 to 900	Reach	56%-71%
Less than 781	Low	<56%

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Francis Marion University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

17-23

Applicants Submitting ACT

15%

ACT Scores for Francis Marion University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	16
Math 25th Percentile	16
Composite 25th Percentile	17

ACT Scores for Francis Marion University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	22
Math 75th Percentile	23
Composite 75th Percentile	23
Average ACT Score	20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Francis Marion University?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Francis Marion University is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 23. The school ranks #20 in South Carolina for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

15 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Francis Marion University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Francis Marion University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Francis Marion University for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 82% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 90% with a 23 ACT score.

Francis Marion University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
23 and Above	Good	>90%
20 to 23	Avg +	82%-90%
17 to 20	Avg -	71%-82%
14 to 17	Reach	56%-71%
Less than 14	Low	<56%

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High School Class Rank

69% of Francis Marion University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 36% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Francis Marion University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	12%
Top 25% of class	36%
Top 50% of class	69%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Francis Marion University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,442	1,047	3,489
Accepted	2,007	862	2,869
Acceptance Rate	82%	82%	82%
Enrolled	405	227	632
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	20%	26%	22%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Francis Marion University is $41.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Francis Marion University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Francis Marion University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Francis Marion University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Francis Marion University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.89 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1020 and ACT of 20 will almost guarantee your admission.