Francis Marion University: Review & Facts

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Francis Marion University is a medium four-year, public school with 4,045 students enrolled. This school was established in 1970 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in Florence, South Carolina.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Francis Marion University.

Majors
Offered

43

Francis Marion University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 43 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Nursing, Education, Psychology, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Francis Marion University is relatively low at 65% (close to South Carolina average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

65%

Fair

The graduation rate at Francis Marion University is low: 46%. Roughly 32% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Francis Marion University is pretty good, 13:1. Read more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are high - around $20,800 annually. The additional fees at Francis Marion University not covered by tuition are nearly $800; which makes it a total of $21,600 annually.

Read the details about Francis Marion University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

83%

Easy

According to government data, 3,523 applications were submitted and 2,921 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Francis Marion University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$8,200

High

Francis Marion University offers study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Francis Marion University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C

Unsafe

Francis Marion University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,600 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: roughly $8,200 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Francis Marion University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Francis Marion University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Francis Marion University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Francis Marion University
4822 East Palmetto Street
Florence, South Carolina
29506, USA