Francis Marion University

Florence, SC · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Rural

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About Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University is a mid-sized, public institution in Florence, SC, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 2,628 students. The acceptance rate is 86%. 43% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $43,888.

86%

Acceptance

$11,386

Net price

2,628

Enrollment

43%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

86%

Acceptance rate

1,015

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading450–575

SAT Math420–540

ACT Composite16–24

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$11,386

Average net price

$11,160

In-state tuition

$21,544

Out-of-state tuition

$9,432

Room & board

$1,238

Books & supplies

$23,850

Total cost of attendance

38%

Students receiving Pell grants

38%

Students with federal loans

$27,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$9,723

$30–48K

$9,449

$48–75K

$11,582

$75–110K

$13,788

$110K+

$17,435

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business22.0%

Health & Nursing20.5%

Psychology11.3%

Biology10.5%

Education9.2%

Visual & Performing Arts5.1%

Social Sciences4.3%

Engineering3.0%

Computer Science2.4%

History2.4%

After Graduation

$43,888

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$36,304

Median earnings (6 yrs)

43%

Graduation rate

70%

Retention rate

75%

Earn more than a HS grad

$13,853

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,628

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

36%

First-generation

Gender balance

64% women

36% men

Race & ethnicity

White

46%

Black

38%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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