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Francis Marion University
Florence,
SC
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate83%
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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
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
Composite SAT Range
898 - 1120
Math SAT Range
430 - 533
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
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 Time29%
Part Time96%
In State4%
Out-of-StateData 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%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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