Francis Marion University
Florence, SC · Public
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Francis Marion University admitted 86.4% of applicants university-wide (3,124 of 3,616).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 86.4% | 3,124 | 3,616 |
| In-state | 80.0% | 1,920 | 2,400 |
| Out-of-state | 80.0% | 400 | 500 |
| International applicants | 80.0% | 80 | 100 |
| Men | 86.5% | 987 | 1,141 |
| Women | 86.3% | 2,136 | 2,474 |
Of 3,124 admitted students, 702 enrolled (22.5% yield).
Francis Marion University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 870–1115
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 16–24
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Francis Marion University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $36,214/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,544 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $14,670 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $36,214/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $9,723 |
| $30k–48k | $9,449 |
| $48k–75k | $11,582 |
| $75k–110k | $13,788 |
| Over $110k | $17,435 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Academic Distinction Award — $1,000 minimum (Merit)
- ACS Technologies Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Alice Coleman baker Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Assurant Specialty Property Scholarship — Varies (Need Based)
- Bishop Bonar Anderson Memorial Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- Darla Moore Forestry Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- Darla Moore Scholarship — Varies (Need Based)
- The Citizens Bank Scholarship — Varies (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
Francis Marion University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application Materials
- SAT or ACT Scores (Optional) (optional)
- Official High School Transcript
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application Materials
- SAT or ACT Scores (Optional) (optional)
- Official High School Transcript
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Francis Marion University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Francis Marion University requires essays, but this cycle's prompts haven't been posted yet. Check back once the application opens.
Prompts from the Unknown member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $43,888
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 43.4%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 70%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $27,000
- At graduation
Francis Marion University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (22%), Psychology (11%), Biological & life sciences (11%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 51% of class sections have under 20 students.
Francis Marion University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.