Francis Marion University
tuition & fees
$21,544
graduate tuition & fees
$21,997
acceptance rate
86%
Student Population
4,112
online students
808
Number of Programs
51
Financial Aid Amount
$10,936
SAT Scores
990
Graduation Rate
43%
Francis Marion University is a Public, 4 years college located in Florence, South Carolina. Francis Marion ranked 19th in South Carolina Colleges and 67th in Federal Region IV.
It has a total enrollment of 4,112 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. Francis Marion's acceptance rate is 86.39% last year (undergraduate school).
Francis Marion University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Francis Marion University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4822 East Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29506 |
| Phone | 843-661-1362 |
| WEB | www.fmarion.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.fmarion.edu/fmuadmissions |
| Online Application | https://emas.fmarion.edu/Apply.aspx |
| Financial Aid | www.fmarion.edu/enrollment/financialassistance |
| Net Price Calculator | netprice.fmarion.edu/ |
| Athletic | www.fmarion.edu/about/factbook |
| Disability Service | https://www.fmarion.edu/counselingandtesting/#disabilityservices |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Francis Marion University is 86.39% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.47%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86.39 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 22.47 % |
Tuition & Fees
Francis Marion's 2025 tuition & fees is $11,170 for South Carolina residents and $21,544 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($21,544).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,388 for South Carolina residents and $21,997 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition decreased by -0.01% compared to the last year's rate.
| South Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $11,170 | $21,544 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $11,388 | $21,997 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 4,112 students have enrolled at Francis Marion (2024-2025). Among them, 808 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Francis Marion has 3,692 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 420 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,112 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,692 |
| Graduate Students | 420 |
| Online Enrollment | 808 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Francis Marion offers 51 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 2 out of the 51 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Francis Marion
| Number of programs | 51 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 2 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |