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About Francis Marion University

public masters universityhealth sciences focusedsmall class sizeshigh acceptance rate

Francis Marion University is a public university in Florence, SC, known for its public masters university, health sciences focused, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 83%, Francis Marion University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 612 students each year. Francis Marion University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 890–1123, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Francis Marion University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,577 per year; the sticker price of $34,735 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Francis Marion University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

83%
Overall Accept Rate
1007
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 890 – 1123 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Francis Marion University

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Test Score Strategy
Since Francis Marion does not require test scores, hold your score back if it falls below their typical range and let your GPA and coursework carry the application instead.
Application Strategy
Look closely at the Francis Marion Honors Program when you apply, because it offers smaller seminars and faculty mentorship that are genuinely distinctive at this school and can strengthen your college experience from day one.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Francis Marion University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$35k/yr$9.7k
30k-48k~$35k/yr$9.4k
48k-75k~$35k/yr$11.6k
75k-110k~$35k/yr$13.8k
110k+~$35k/yr$17.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

43%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$36k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,850
Undergrad Enrollment
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