About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Perry Wilson
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
PO Box 100547
Florence, SC 29502-0547
Florence, SC 29502-0547
Phone
843-661-1231
Email
admissions@fmarion.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
The Cottage
The Smith University Center
The Dooley Planetarium
The Hyman Fine Arts Center
The Hewn Timber Cabins
New athletics fields and park
The Smith University Center
The Dooley Planetarium
The Hyman Fine Arts Center
The Hewn Timber Cabins
New athletics fields and park
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Florence Civic Center
Magnolia Mall
Myrtle Beach
Florence Little Theatre
Florence Red Wolves Baseball
The new Francis Marion Center for Performing Arts is now open in down town Florence.
Magnolia Mall
Myrtle Beach
Florence Little Theatre
Florence Red Wolves Baseball
The new Francis Marion Center for Performing Arts is now open in down town Florence.
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 11: 00 am and 1:30 pm on weekdays; Saturday by appt.
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: 11: 00 am and 1:30 pm on weekdays; Saturday by appt.
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Career Fair and Interview Workshops
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Other
Limitations
Guest must be of the same gender; Form must be submitted to Housing
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Florence Regional Airport
taxis
Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority
Driving Instructions to Campus
Francis Marion University is located adjacent to Highway 301 and 76, seven miles east of Florence. From I-95, take Exit 170 onto Highway 327.
Local Accommodations
The Cottage
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Overview
Applicants: 3,952
Acceptance Rate: 57%
Average HS GPA: 3.61
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
410 - 530
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
420 - 530
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 22
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — August 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
293
with Terminal Degree
180
152
Women
141
Men
31
Minority
4
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Finance, General.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other.
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ENGINEERING.
Industrial Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
Physics, Other.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Music Management.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
L. Franklin Elmore
Attorney with Elmore and Wall PA
Terry Alexander
State Legislator
Alan Wilson
SC Attorney General
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Jan 30
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,925
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,205
Average Need-Based Loan
$7,292
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$9,266
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$18,532
Required Fees
$472
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$999
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$3,168
Transportation for Commuters
$2,958
On-Campus Room and Board
$7,256
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,714
Foreign Countries Represented
19
Demographics
49.62%
Black
1.12%
Hispanic
45.24%
Caucasian
1.01%
Unknown
1.30%
International
69% female
31% male
3% are out of state
89% are full time
11% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
39%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
63%
Campus Environment
Rural
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Other
Dorms Male
Other
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
46
Number of Honor Societies
14
Number of Social Sororities
7
Number of Religious Organizations
7
1% join a fraternity
2% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
31% participate in intramural sports
5% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Patriots)
7 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Patriots)
7 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Health
Minority Support Groups: multicultural affairs office sponsors groups, organizaitons, etc.
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
