Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Francis Marion University is 83%. Last year, 3,522 students applied to Francis Marion University and 2,920 were admitted.

If you are planning on applying to Francis Marion University, the application fee costs $41.

Francis Marion University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Francis Marion University's admissions stats.

Francis Marion University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.9
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	13%
Mean SAT Score	1009
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	21%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	18%
Waitlist	No

Francis Marion University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Francis Marion University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Considering Applying Early to Francis Marion University?

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Francis Marion University does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Francis Marion University Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to Francis Marion University?

It is moderately difficult to get into Francis Marion University. Francis Marion University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Francis Marion University accepted 83% of students, about 2,920 from 3,522 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Francis Marion University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Francis Marion University

For more information on transferring to Francis Marion University, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Francis Marion University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Francis Marion University

What does Francis Marion University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Geographical Residence	Important
State Residency	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Francis Marion University for more information on admission factors.

Francis Marion University Application Requirements

To apply to Francis Marion University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Francis Marion University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	2.5	–	–
Interview	–	–	√	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	√	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Francis Marion University?

Students admitted to Francis Marion University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.9. Francis Marion University considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 96% submitted a class rank. At Francis Marion University 13% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 36% were in the top 25% and 70% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Francis Marion University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	47%
3.75 and 3.99	12%
3.50 and 3.74	13%
3.25 and 3.49	9%
3.00 and 3.24	11%
2.50 and 2.9	7%
2.00 and 2.49	1%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Francis Marion University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Francis Marion University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 21% of Francis Marion University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 18% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Francis Marion University?

To be competitive with other Francis Marion University applicants, you should strive to earn between 898 and 1120 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Francis Marion University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1120 and 25% of scored lower than 898, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Francis Marion University student is 1009.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Francis Marion University students scored 533 or higher and 75% of students scored 460 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Francis Marion University students scored 590 or higher, and 75% scored a 460 or higher.

To be most competitive at Francis Marion University, you should strive to earn between 15 and 22 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 22 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Francis Marion University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 22, and three out of four students scored lower than 22 on the ACT.

A 15 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Francis Marion University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 15.

More Information on Transferring to Francis Marion University

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Francis Marion University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Francis Marion University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Francis Marion University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Francis Marion University.

Does Francis Marion University accept transfer credits?

✅ Francis Marion University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Francis Marion University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Francis Marion University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Francis Marion University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Francis Marion University?

❌ No, Francis Marion University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Francis Marion University's acceptance rate?

✅ Francis Marion University's acceptance rate is 83%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Francis Marion University?

❌ Francis Marion University does not offer early decision.

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