Francis Marion University
Florence, SC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,867
Graduate Enrollment: 448
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Small (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population less than 100,000)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 86.13%
Male/Female: 31% / 69% (2017)
First generation college students: 36.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 58.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 35.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 24.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 16.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 47.5%
Black: 39.2%
Hispanic: 4.2%
Asian: 1.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.6%
Non-resident alien: 1.9%
Unknown race: 1.5%
Black: 39.2%
Hispanic: 4.2%
Asian: 1.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.6%
Non-resident alien: 1.9%
Unknown race: 1.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $22,562
In-State tuition: $11,160Out-of-State tuition: $21,544
Estimated books and supplies: $1,245 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,230 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,716 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,230 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,716 (2022)
Average Family Income: $49,035 (2017)
Median Family Income: $30,782 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 46.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 51.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $10,877 |
| $30k-48k | $11,809 |
| $48k-75k | $14,985 |
| $75k-110k | $16,612 |
| $110k+ | $17,437 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 18%6-year graduation rate: 43%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,866 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,696 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 49.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 58.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 69.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 27.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 29.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $33,898 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,884 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 38 | $45,520 ($3,793) | $48,922 ($4,077) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 25 | $29,000 | $305 | $34,518 ($2,877) | $35,186 ($2,932) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 22 | $30,999 | $325 | $26,145 ($2,179) | $34,994 ($2,916) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 12 | $41,475 | $424 | $24,614 ($2,051) | $30,887 ($2,574) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 83 | $28,952 | $286 | $26,058 ($2,172) | $39,043 ($3,254) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 50 | $30,500 | $307 | $24,177 ($2,015) | $32,198 ($2,683) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 14 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $24,641 ($2,053) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 16 | $31,500 | $329 | $27,157 ($2,263) | $33,774 ($2,815) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 65 | $31,000 | $320 | $30,284 ($2,524) | |
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 32 | $1,232 | $95,375 ($7,948) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 68 | $29,250 | $270 | $64,048 ($5,337) | $66,776 ($5,565) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 39 | $106,146 ($8,846) | $119,421 ($9,952) | ||
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 36 | $28,750 | $299 | $31,809 ($2,651) | $42,574 ($3,548) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 13 | $68,496 ($5,708) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 14 | $28,375 | $218 | $47,474 ($3,956) | $46,503 ($3,875) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 22 | $30,125 | $286 | $28,186 ($2,349) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 13 | $35,974 ($2,998) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $68,841Full time faculty: 72%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $32,279,937 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $37,359,342 (2022)