College
Francis Marion University
- B-Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Florence, SC
- 824 reviews
- AcademicsB-
- ValueB-
- DiversityA-
- CampusB-
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsB
- LocationC
- DormsB
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeC+
- SafetyB+
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Peach Belt Conference
Francis Marion University Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
62%
SAT Range
810-1030
ACT Range
17-22
Application Fee
$41
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
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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
- 57%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.60 responses
- 55%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.60 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
- 59%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.78 responses
Poll
- 48%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.86 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
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I am a freshman at Francis Marion university. I was so nervous the day of orientation but when I got there my nerves went away. I was separated from my parents and my anxiety was out the roof but was quickly calmed down. The leaders that day were wonderful at calming me down and making me feel so at home! I felt like I had been there for a year already! That made my first day of class so much easier. They don’t need to change anything about their orientation process. It was wonderful!
The experience at Francis Marion University is enjoyable. Since it is a smaller university, students are able to interact with professors to form relationships that last in and out of the classroom. Voted as one of the prettiest campuses in South Carolina, the campus offers a serene and calming atmoshpere as students walk to classes or to simply enjoy leisure time. The students are able to sit and study outside near manicured gardens, and listen to the sounds of bubbling fountains. Not only that, Francis Marion has received numerous grants for different majors as well from the community and the state. Located in the PeeDee region of South Carolina, the school provides a top notch education for students who are pursuing a bachelors, masters and doctorate degree at an affordable cost. Francis Marion takes great pride in placing their graduates in jobs that reflects on the academics and merits of the university.
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!