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Francis Marion University

Florence, SC 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate83%
Acceptance Rate83%

About Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University is a public, state university in the rural area of Florence, South Carolina. Francis Marion University was founded in 1970. The college enrolls around 4,045 students a year, including 3,635 undergrad students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Francis Marion University

It is moderately difficult to get into Francis Marion University. In 2022, Francis Marion University accepted 83% of applicants. In 2022, 2,920 out of 3,522 total applicants were accepted.

Francis Marion University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 83%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.9
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 21%

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Francis Marion University is located in Florence, South Carolina,.

If you would like to see Francis Marion University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. 301 to Florence, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Florence Regional Airport.

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College Info

PO Box 100547 Florence, SC 29502-0547

Campus Setting: Rural

Francis Marion University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Francis Marion University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Francis Marion University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Francis Marion University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

898 - 1120

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Math SAT Range

430 - 533

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Reading SAT Range

460 - 590

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1120 and Above

Good

898 to 1120

Avg

898 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Francis Marion University students is 1009. Applicants with SAT scores of 1120 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Francis Marion University, while applicants with SAT scores between 898 to 1120 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 898 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Francis Marion University.

Francis Marion University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$20,058

In State

$30,442

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$10,384
$20,768
Fees
$776
$776
Housing
$8,898
$8,898
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Francis Marion University is like? There are approximately 4,045 students enrolled at Francis Marion University, including 3,635 undergraduate students and 410 graduate students. 71% percent of students attend school full-time, 96% percent are from SC and 4% percent of students are from other states.

71%

Full Time

29%

Part Time

96%

In State

4%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

4,045

Campus Setting

Rural

Acceptance Rate

83%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$11,160

Out-of-State

$21,544

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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