Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Francis Marion University is 82.91% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.95%. 1,069 men and 2,453 women applied to Francis Marion and 856 men and 2,064 women students were accepted.
Among them, 218 men and 394 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Francis Marion.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,523 | 1,069 | 2,453 | 0 | 1 |
| Admitted | 2,921 | 856 | 2,064 | 0 | 1 |
| Enrolled | 612 | 218 | 394 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 82.91% | 80.07% | 84.14% | - | 100.00% |
| Yield | 20.95% | 25.47% | 19.09% | - | 0.00% |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 128 students (21% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 112 students (18%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Francis Marion.
The median SAT score is 1,005 with 515 SAT EBRW and 490 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25th percentile is 460. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 533 and 25th percentile is 430 .
The median ACT composite score is 18 with 75th percentile score of 22 and 25th percentile score of 15 at Francis Marion. The median ACT math score is 17 and the ACT English score is 18.
The SAT and ACT scores at Francis Marion University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,067, ACT: 21 - public master's college and university with medium programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 890 | 1005 | 1123 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 515 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 490 | 533 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 17 | 20 |
| ACT English | 14 | 18 | 21 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 612 first-year students enrolled in Francis Marion. The proportion of full-time students is 99.84% and part-time students is 0.16%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 35.62% and women students is 64.38%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Francis Marion.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 612 | 218 | 394 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 611 | 217 | 394 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Francis Marion. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Francis Marion University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $41 for undergraduate schools and $41 for graduate schools of Francis Marion University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Francis Marion.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $41 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $41 |
| Admission Information | www.fmarion.edu/fmuadmissions |
| Online Application | https://emas.fmarion.edu/Apply.aspx |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice) |