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Francis Marion University

Florence, South Carolina 29506

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Francis Marion University is a public institution in Florence with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1039, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.6K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,888 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,451.

Established
1970
Mascot
Patriot
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas (CC)
Division
Division II
82%Acceptance
1039SAT Avg
2,640Students
12:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$43,888Earnings 10yr
$13,451Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Francis Marion University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1039

Reading & WritingMid: 520
470590
MathMid: 505
430548

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19
1723

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

82.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1039

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,160
Tuition (out-of-state)$21,544
Room & Board$8,898
Books & Supplies$1,198
Total Cost of Attendance$22,944
Average Net Price$13,451
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,670
$30–48K$12,892
$48–75K$15,205
$75–110K$17,514
$110K+$17,623

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,451

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

56.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,617

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (43)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,640
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 47%
Black 38%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate42.7%
Freshman Retention69.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,304
8 Years$38,848
10 Years$43,888

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$33,400
Men
$42,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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