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Francis Marion University

Florence, South Carolina · Public · 2,628 undergrads

Francis Marion University admits 86% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Francis Marion University?

86% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 870–1115 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

3,616 applied, 3,124 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Francis Marion University cost?

$10,890 a year in-state

Out of state: about $21,274 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $24,585.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$10,228
$30,000–$48,000$9,267
$48,000–$75,000$9,831
$75,000–$110,000$13,101
over $110,000$17,148

Out-of-state tuition is $21,544 a year, against $11,160 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $10,384 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Francis Marion University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

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We haven't checked Francis Marion University's fall 2027 rule yet. Francis Marion University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Francis Marion University's site

What it's like

2,628
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Rural
Campus setting in Florence, SC.
70%
of first-years come back for year two.
27%
finish in four years. 43% within six.
$47.5k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$25k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is Francis Marion University's acceptance rate?
86% for fall 2024: 3,124 of 3,616 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Francis Marion University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 870 to 1115 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Francis Marion University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $9,831 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $24,585.
How much does Francis Marion University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Francis Marion University is $21,544 a year, against $11,160 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $10,890 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $10,384 tuition gap gives about $21,274 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Francis Marion University's graduation rate?
43% of students finish within six years and 27% within four (IPEDS).