Francis Marion University

Florence, SC · Public · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Francis Marion University reported a 82.2% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Francis Marion University is a public 4-year institution in Florence, SC, with an SAT reference of 990 and an ACT reference of 20. The historical average net price is $11,386 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

82.2%

3,489 applicants

SAT reference

990

Combined score

ACT reference

20

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$11,386

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Francis Marion University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)9009901115
ACT (composite, 1–36)172023

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

43.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

70.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,628

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Francis Marion University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$9,723
$30,001 – $48,000$9,449
$48,001 – $75,000$11,582
$75,001 – $110,000$13,788
$110,000+$17,435

Top Majors at Francis Marion University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions100
Business, Management & Marketing97
Biological & Biomedical Sciences65
Psychology51
Social Sciences29
Education28
Visual & Performing Arts25
Engineering16
History13
English Language & Literature10

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About Francis Marion University

Official website: https://www.fmarion.edu/

Admissions: https://www.fmarion.edu/fmuadmissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Francis Marion University

What is the acceptance rate at Francis Marion University?

Francis Marion University reported a 82% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 3,489. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Francis Marion University?

The historical 82% acceptance rate suggests Francis Marion University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Francis Marion University?

The imported historical records for Francis Marion University include an SAT reference value of 990 and an ACT reference value of 20. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Francis Marion University?

The stored historical average net price at Francis Marion University is $11,386 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $11,674 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Francis Marion University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Francis Marion University is 43%. its stored first-year retention rate is 70%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Francis Marion University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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