Francis Marion University
Public university · Florence, SC · 2,628 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
86%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
870–1115
ACT (middle 50%)
16–24
Average net price
$10,890
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$24,585
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
38%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Francis Marion University?
Francis Marion University accepts about 86 of every 100 applicants (86%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 870 and 1115 on the SAT. A score at or above 1115 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 870, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 16–24.
The latest federal data says Francis Marion University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Francis Marion University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Francis Marion University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $24,585 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $10,890 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $11,160 for SC residents and $21,544 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$11,160
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$21,544
- Room & board$10,932
- Total cost of attendance$24,585
- Average net price after grants$10,890
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Psychology, Biology, Education.
Francis Marion University FAQ
- What is Francis Marion University's acceptance rate?
- 86% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Francis Marion University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 870–1115. Aim for 1115 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Francis Marion University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 16–24.
- Is Francis Marion University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Francis Marion University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Francis Marion University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Francis Marion University cost?
- About $24,585 a year before aid; $10,890 on average after grants.
- What is Francis Marion University's FAFSA school code?
- 009226. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Francis Marion University receives your information.
- What is Francis Marion University's graduation rate?
- 38% of students finish within six years.
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