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FM

Francis Marion University

Florence, SCPublicRural Setting
Open Admission • 86% Acceptance
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86%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$11,386
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.6K
Students
Medium campus body
$36,304
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Francis Marion University is a public institution located in the rural setting of Florence, SC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 86%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
86% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading450 - 575
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math420 - 540
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite16 - 24
1typical 50% range36
86%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences21% of degrees
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Biological Sciences13% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,620
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,820
Earnings 5yr: $122,003
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,104
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,580
Earnings 5yr: $77,480
Debt: $29,250
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,391
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,797
Earnings 5yr: $50,748
Debt: $28,375
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,581
Earnings 5yr: $57,526
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,522
Earnings 5yr: $43,700
Debt: $28,750
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,447
Earnings 5yr: $46,343
Debt: $28,952
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,005
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $31,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,803
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,125
Earnings 5yr: $41,726
Debt: $30,125
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,933
Earnings 5yr: $40,664
Debt: $29,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,098
Earnings 5yr: $37,688
Debt: $30,999
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,288
Earnings 5yr: $41,112
Debt: $30,500
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $36,995
Earnings 5yr: $39,185
Debt: $31,500
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $29,602
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $40,946
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $36,408
Debt: $41,475
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$11,386
In-State Tuition$11,160
Out-of-State Tuition$21,544
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

38%
Pell Grants
38%
Take Loans
41%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$36,304
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$43,888

Completion Signals

43%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,617
Est. Monthly Payment
$169/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

36%
Men
64%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 36% men and 64% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$45,010
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