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Francis Marion University
Florence, SC · Public · Fringe rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $10,890
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- Median earnings
- $47,527
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Francis Marion University is a public college in Florence, SC with 2,628 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, and admitted students average 1015 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $10,890 per year ($10,228 for families earning under $30,000). 38% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $47,527 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,489
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,869
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 22%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing450–575
200800
SAT Math420–540
200800
ACT Composite16–24
136
What Francis Marion University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $24,585
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,160
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,544
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,228
- $30–48k$9,267
- $48–75k$9,831
- $75–110k$13,101
- $110k+$17,148
Get a personal estimate with Francis Marion University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $47,527
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,628
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 40%
- White46%
- Hispanic7%
- Black38%
- Asian1%
Francis Marion University FAQ
What is Francis Marion University's acceptance rate?+
Francis Marion University admits 86% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Francis Marion University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 450–575 on SAT Reading and Writing and 420–540 on SAT Math; the average total is 1015.
What ACT score do you need for Francis Marion University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–24.
Is Francis Marion University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Francis Marion University?+
In Fall 2023, 3,489 students applied to Francis Marion University and 2,869 were admitted; 632 enrolled.
Does Francis Marion University consider legacy status?+
No. Francis Marion University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Francis Marion University require an essay?+
Francis Marion University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Francis Marion University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $24,585 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,890.
What is Francis Marion University's graduation rate?+
38% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 218061 · How we use this data
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