Francis Marion University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,413
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	66%
On-time graduation rate	43%

Located in Florence, South Carolina, FMU-Florence is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that FMU-Florence is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Francis Marion University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, FMU-Florence emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at FMU-Florence is reported to be 43%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at FMU-Florence is 66% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at FMU-Florence do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

86.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,160

Cost of attendance at Francis Marion University in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

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South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,544

Cost of attendance at Francis Marion University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Francis Marion University received on average $10,192 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,192

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	408	57%	$5,456	$2,226,158
Other Federal Grant	642	90%	$4,550	$2,921,349
State Grant/Scholarships	651	92%	$4,780	$3,111,992
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	266	37%	$4,025	$1,070,519
Total Grant & Scholarships	697	98%	$10,192	$7,103,860

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Francis Marion University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Francis Marion University students is 43.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.0%.

43.2%

African American 41.8% 140 students
white 46.3% 155 students
unknown 40.0% 2 students
hispanic 16.7% 2 students
International Students 38.5% 5 students
Mixed Race 40.0% 10 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Peach Belt Conference
Basketball Peach Belt Conference
Track and Cross Country Peach Belt Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Francis Marion University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Francis Marion University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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