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Francis Marion University Admission Requirements

Florence, South Carolina

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Your chances of getting into Francis Marion University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

86%
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 86%.  Its admission rate is the 28th 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 with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 2,608 out of the 3,028 who applied were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 77 percent on standardized admission tests. 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. 27% 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 1030 on the SAT
  • Score 18 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Francis Marion University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 20% of students submitted SAT scores and 19% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Francis Marion University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

930-1120

Applicants Submitting SAT 

20%
SAT Scores for Francis Marion University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 470
SAT Math 25th 460
SAT Composite 25th 930
SAT Scores for Francis Marion University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 570
SAT Math 75th 550
SAT Composite 75th 1120
Average SAT Score 1030

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Francis Marion University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Francis Marion University score in the top 73 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 930-1120 and the average score is 1030.  Francis Marion University ranks #22 in the state of South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 1030 or above to be competitive with most other applicants.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 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 1025, you have around a 86% chance of being admitted. A 1025 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 92% chance of getting in.

Francis Marion University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1120 and Above Good >92%
1025 to 1120 Avg + 86%-92%
930 to 1025 Avg - 76%-86%
835 to 930 Reach 63%-76%
Less than 835 Low <63%
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Francis Marion University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

15-22 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

19%
ACT Scores for Francis Marion University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 14
ACT Math 25th 15
ACT Composite 25th 15
ACT Scores for Francis Marion University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 22
ACT Math 75th 22
ACT Composite 75th 22
Average ACT Score 18

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Francis Marion University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Francis Marion University regularly accepts students who score 15 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 81 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 15-22.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Francis Marion University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
22 and Above Good >93%
18 to 22 Avg + 86%-93%
15 to 18 Avg - 78%-86%
12 to 15 Reach 67%-78%
Less than 12 Low <67%
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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?

You are required to have exceptionally good grades to get into Francis Marion University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Francis Marion University was 3.89 on the 4.0 scale. This indicates that primarily A- average high school students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #5 in South Carolina for highest average GPA. 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 86% of all applicants.

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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 2022

High School Class Rank

69% of Francis Marion University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

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

Applying

Admission Statistics

Francis Marion University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,115 913 3,028
Accepted 1,825 783 2,608
Acceptance Rate 86% 86% 86%
Enrolled 473 226 699
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 26% 29% 27%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 1, 2023

Days left to Apply

26

Applicants have 26 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2023.

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 Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Considered but not required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Considered but not required

Credits Accepted

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

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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.

FAQs

Does Francis Marion University prefer SAT or ACT?

20% of students submit their SAT scores to Francis Marion University. 19% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Francis Marion University?

86% of those who apply are granted admission to Francis Marion University. Admission competition is and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Francis Marion University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 930 and 1120. 20% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Francis Marion University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 15 and 22. 19% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.