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Francis Marion University campus

🇺🇸 USA · South Carolina

Francis Marion University

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
86.4%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹20,23,671Out-of-state
Students
2,628Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

About

Francis Marion University is a public university near Florence, South Carolina. It is named in honor of American Revolutionary War Brigadier General Francis Marion.

Admissions planning estimate

86.4% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 51.4%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 82.23%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 82.2% (2,869/3,489; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

86 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 3,616
Offered a place 3,124
Enrolled 702

22.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite870-1115
4001600
ACT composite16-24
136

What a year costs

₹30,25,925 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹20,23,671
  • Housing₹8,85,967
  • Books & supplies₹1,16,288
Sticker price ₹30,25,925
After aid (average) ₹10,69,510

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹10,48,281
Out-of-state ₹20,23,671

Average aid awarded: ₹11,34,698 a year.

Outcomes and support

70%
Retention
43.4%
Graduation
69%
Get financial aid
7%
From out of state

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 46.1%
African American 37.6%
Hispanic 6.5%
Multiracial 4.1%
Asian 1.3%
Unknown 0.9%
Native American 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Forestrybachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Industrial Engineeringbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Medical Illustration and Informaticsbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administrationbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate86.39%
Total Applicants3616
Admitted Applicants3124
Enrolled Applicants702
Application Fee₹3,851
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %870
SAT Composite 75th %1115
ACT Composite 25th %16
ACT Composite 75th %24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹10,48,281
Out-of-State Tuition₹20,23,671
Average Housing Cost₹8,85,967
Books & Supplies₹1,16,288
Average Net Price₹10,69,510
Students Receiving Aid69%
Average Aid Awarded₹11,34,698
Out-of-State Students7%

Student Body Diversity

African American37.63%
Asian1.26%
Hispanic6.51%
White46.08%
Multiracial4.11%
Native American0.34%
Pacific Islander0.08%
International3.12%
Unknown Race0.88%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate43.39%
Retention Rate70.02%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates2628

Contact

Street Address4822 E Palmetto St
ZIP Code29506
Phone(843) 661-1231
Websitehttps://www.fmarion.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/