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Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University is a medium, public institution located in Florence, sc. Founded in 1970, Francis Marion University offers undergraduate degrees in 47 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 2
3,692 undergraduates
$11,170 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Francis Marion University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 86.4%
SAT score average 1015
ACT score average 20
Average high school GPA 3.83
Application fee $41
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Francis Marion University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $11,170
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,898
Books & supplies $1,198
Other expenses $4,234
Cost of attendance* $25,500
Average financial aid package $15,663
Estimated cost $9,837 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,544
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,898
Books & supplies $1,198
Other expenses $4,234
Cost of attendance* $35,874
Average financial aid package $15,663
Estimated cost $20,211 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Francis Marion University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,692, with gender binary students split 36% male and 64% female.

Total enrollment

4,112

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
48%
African American %
33%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
7%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Francis Marion University, students love their Baptist Collegiate Ministry, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

4822 East Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29506
8436611362
www.fmarion.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Baptist collegiate ministry

Naacp

T.a.o.c.a.t.n.a (the absolutely outrageous club of all things nerdy & awesome!)

Pre-vet club

National society of leadership and success

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Francis Marion University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Francis Marion University?

Francis Marion University is located in Florence, sc.

What is the acceptance rate at Francis Marion University? 

The acceptance rate for Francis Marion University is 86%.

What’s the average GPA for Francis Marion University?

The average high school GPA for Francis Marion University students was 3.83.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Francis Marion University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Francis Marion University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $102,000.

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