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Florence, SC
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86%Acceptance rate
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$30KCost
4KUndergrads
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Francis Marion University

Florence, South CarolinaPublic

Message from Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University is truly a special place. The university offers many valuable opportunities which, together, form a unique learning experience – one that is focused squarely on the well-being and success of our students. An exceptional education, close-knit and caring community, small classes with direct access to professors, personalized attention from faculty and staff, vibrant campus life in a beautiful setting, internships, study abroad and other hands-on learning experiences, outstanding preparation for graduate school or the work force, and a genuine sense of belonging. To students, this combination of offerings makes FMU South Carolina’s Premier Educational Choice.

Your chances

Acceptance rate

86%

Public school in South Carolina with 3,600 total undergraduate students
Suburban
Southeast
On campus housing
Peach Belt Conference
4822 East Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29506
(843) 661-1362
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Admissions

Overall acceptance rate
86%
Yield rate - overall
27%

Acceptance rate breakdown

Women
86%

Men
85%

Applicant breakdown

Total number of applicants
3,028

Women: 69%
Men: 31%

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$19,390
Out-of-state
$29,774

Average net cost after aid

Income
Average net cost

$0–30,000
$10,490

$30,001–48,000
$9,958

$48,001–75,000
$13,739

$75,001–110,000
$15,203

Over $110,000
$17,397

Published costs and averages can be misleading: they don’t fully account for your family’s finances (for financial aid) or your academic profile (for scholarships).

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Applications

How to apply

Doesn’t accept Common App
Test optional
Rec letters optional
Considers class rank
TOEFL required (international applicants)

Tests typically submitted

SAT: 20%

ACT: 19%
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Students

First-year enrolled students (full-time)
699
Student diversity
Moderately diverse
4-year graduation rate
23%

6-year graduation rate
44%

Retention rate
70%

Admission policy
Co-ed

International students
2%

Enrolled breakdown by gender

Women: 67%
Men: 33%

Race & ethnicity diversity

Among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander
1%

Black
42%

Hispanic
2%

Native American
1%

Other
4%

White
50%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
15:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Study abroad

Credit for IB exams

Offers graduate degree

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