Francis Marion University

Public four-year university in Florence, SC that costs an average of $10,890 a year after financial aid, admits 86% of applicants and graduates 38% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$10,890
Acceptance rate
86%
Graduation rate
38%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$47,527

PublicRural (fringe)2,628 undergraduates

Cost of Francis Marion University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$24,585
Tuition and fees, in-state$11,160
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$21,544
Housing and food (on campus)$10,932
Books and supplies$1,268
Average net price after aid$10,890

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$10,228
$30,001–48,000$9,267
$48,001–75,000$9,831
$75,001–110,000$13,101
$110,001+$17,148

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Francis Marion University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate86%
Average SAT1,015
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)450–575
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)420–540
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)16–24
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate38%
First-year retention70%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$40,379
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$47,527
Rank in South Carolina (earnings)20th of 35 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$25,000
Typical monthly loan payment$284 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants40%
Students with federal loans38%

Majors and programs at Francis Marion University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (34)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing135$72,017$25,750
Communication and Media Studies20$46,669—
Finance and Financial Management Services26$42,066—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods57$40,274$23,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services113$38,442$29,800
Political Science and Government33$37,574$25,875
Business Administration, Management and Operations83$37,346$24,625
Marketing56$35,462$27,000
Biology115$34,627$19,500
Sociology36$34,087$30,500
Fine and Studio Arts30$30,228$26,000
Psychology104$26,773$27,000
Accounting and Related Services16——
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management———
Business/Managerial Economics17——
Chemistry4——
Computer and Information Sciences21——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft———
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other12——
English Language and Literature24——
Forestry———
History24——
Industrial Engineering7——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities21——
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services5——
Management Information Systems and Services19——
Mathematics26——
Mechanical Engineering15——
Medical Illustration and Informatics1——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research———
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration3——
Physics10——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas8——
Visual and Performing Arts8——

Master's degree programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing44$110,240$64,150
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services53$58,517$76,511
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology35$54,327$41,000
Curriculum and Instruction50$47,206$26,203
Special Education and Teaching50$46,353—
Business Administration, Management and Operations35——
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities2——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2——

Professional degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology———
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing10——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology25——

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University of South Carolina AikenAiken$14,56579%$51,703
University of South Carolina BeaufortBluffton$20,64673%$51,424
Lander UniversityGreenwood$16,65981%$45,360
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University of South Carolina-UpstateSpartanburg$15,68067%$53,988
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About Francis Marion University

TypePublic four-year university
LocationFlorence, SC
SettingRural (fringe)
Undergraduates2,628
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitefmarion.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Francis Marion University's acceptance rate?

Francis Marion University admits 86% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,015 on the SAT.

How much does Francis Marion University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $24,585 a year (tuition and fees: $11,160 in-state, $21,544 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,890 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,228.

How much do Francis Marion University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $47,527 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 20th of 35 similar colleges in South Carolina. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($72,017 a year after graduation).

What is Francis Marion University's graduation rate?

38% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 70% of first-year students return for a second year.