- AcademicsB-
- ValueB-
- DiversityB+
- CampusC+
- AthleticsB-
- Party SceneB
- ProfessorsB
- LocationC+
- DormsC+
- Campus FoodC+
- Student LifeC
- SafetyB+
Francis Marion University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Peach Belt Conference
Francis Marion University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
62%
SAT Range
810-1030
ACT Range
17-22
Application Fee
$39
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$10,070/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 76%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.58 responses
- 55%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.58 responses
- 55%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.58 responses
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Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,133Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
63%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 58%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.76 responses
Poll
- 46%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.84 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$32,500/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
40%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%- 88%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.42 responses
Francis Marion University Reviews
803 reviews
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My experience with Francis Marion University has been very good so far. It was easy to enroll, and the professors are very nice and understanding. The campus itself is on the smaller side, so the classes are easy to find. The professor to student ratio is very good as well, and the class sizes get smaller and smaller as you progress. Overall, I would highly recommend this college!
FMU is home. I spent the last four years there, and I watched others fall in love with the place so much that they stayed for seven years, eight even, as undergrads. Those are the smartest, most hardworking people I know. They’ll go on to be teachers, chemists, biologists, psychologists, researchers, and managers. FMU has taken teens whom no one believed in and has given them opportunities and dreams and degrees. They’ve housed homeless students over breaks and given second chances to students who spent time in drug rehab and jail. Everyone is loved equally there and forgiven endlessly. At FMU, students can always find help and love and home.
Francis Marion University is a diverse college. The campus has a country-like look. There's plenty of trees around the campus. It have a wildlife appearance. Francis Marion is a home away from home. It's located in a none busy environment and located twelve minutes away from the usual city of Florence. The school need to improve on the teaching of the classroom. The teachers hardly teach the classrooms. Some teachers actually do their work, but others choose to sit around the whole classroom and give orders. Other than that issue Francis Marion is a wonderful school and have many unique students attending.