What Francis Marion costs
Francis Marion University charges $11,160 a year in published tuition and fees for South Carolina residents, about $5,580 a semester, and $21,544 a year for students from other states, about $10,772 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $23,850 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $12,106 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Francis Marion
For fall 2024, Francis Marion University received 3,616 applications and admitted 3,124 students, and 702 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 870 and 1115.
What Francis Marion students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Francis Marion University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 65 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 53 |
| Psychology | 51 |
| Health / Health Care Administration / Management | 45 |
| Business Administration and Management | 38 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 21 |
| Art / Art Studies | 19 |
| Sociology | 17 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Francis Marion
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, North Carolina: about 43 miles away
Colleges like Francis Marion
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, Maryland: 2,391 undergraduates
- Frostburg State University, Frostburg, Maryland: 2,909 undergraduates
- Longwood University, Farmville, Virginia: 3,015 undergraduates
- Lander University, Greenwood, South Carolina: 3,397 undergraduates
- Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, North Carolina: 1,975 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Francis Marion University's acceptance rate? 86.4% for fall 2024: 3,124 of 3,616 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Francis Marion University? $11,160 a year for in-state students and $21,544 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Francis Marion University? About 2,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Francis Marion University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 870–1115.
What is the campus setting at Francis Marion University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Francis Marion University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Francis Marion University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
