Florence, SC

Francis Marion University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Francis Marion University is a four-year, public school located in Florence, SC.
It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Francis Marion University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

86% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 3,616 applied, 3,124 accepted, and 702 enrolled in Francis Marion.
251 men and 451 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

990 SAT, 20 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 990 and ACT score is 20. The SAT score of 990 is a little bit lower than average, 33 to 41 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total8709901115
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing450510575
Math420480540
ACT Score
Composite162024
Math161721
English151923

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $11,170 for South Carolina residents and $21,544 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $11,388 for South Carolina residents and $21,997 for others.
Tuition has not increased and remains the same as last year at Francis Marion University.

Financial Aid

2,549 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $9,681.
For freshmen, 609 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $11,674.

Student Population

A total of 4,112 students enrolled Francis Marion in 2025.
By gender, 1,374 men and 2,738 women students are enrolled.
There are 3,692 undergraduate and 420 graduate students.

51 Major Programs

  • 2 programs through online
  • 13 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Francis Marion is 43% and the transfer-out rate is 37%.
The retention rate is 70% for full-time and 70% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
43%
Transfer-out Rate
37%
Retention Rate
70%
Students to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 310 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Francis Marion and the average faculty salary is $76,454. The studetns to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
There are 626 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $55,605.
Number of Faculties
310
Average Faculty Salary
$76,454
Number of Staffs
626
Average Staff Salary
$55,605

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries