Francis Marion University is an accredited university located near Florence, South Carolina. It was founded in 1970 as a two-year school and gradually increased the number of programs of study and the size of its campus to achieve its current status as a four-year university. FMU offers a wide range of degree programs, many of which are available online, as well as a variety of co-curricular activities, a vibrant student organization scene, and several athletics teams. Its urban campus is home to highly engaged faculty who are passionate about transforming the lives of students. With numerous academic and career services available, FMU is committed to providing an outstanding educational experience for its students.
- Address: 4822 East Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 00002-9506
- Phone: (843) 661-1362
- Website: www.fmarion.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 4,148
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $41
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $11,160 | $21,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,138 | $1,138 |
| Room & Board | $8,230 | $8,230 |
| Other | $3,716 | $3,716 |
| Total Cost | $24,244 | $34,628 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- SAT Range: 890 – 1110
- ACT Range: 15 – 21
Majors
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Psychology, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 79%
- Part-time: 21%
Student Gender
- Male: 30%
- Female: 70%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 1%
- Asian: 2%
- Black or African American: 35%
- Hispanic / Latino: 3%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 52%
- Two or More Races: 3%
- Unknown: 4%
- Non-resident Alien: 1%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 94%
- 25 and Over: 6%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 97%
- Out-of-State: 3%
- Unknown: 0%