Florence Regional Airport taxis Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority
Francis Marion University (FMU)
Office of Admissions
PO Box 100547
|
Florence,
SC |
29502-0547
01. What the School is Known For
Prominent Alumni
L. Franklin Elmore
Attorney with Elmore and Wall PA
Terry Alexander
State Legislator
Alan Wilson
SC Attorney General
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
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.
02. Students
Gender
69% female31% male
Out of State
3% are out
of state97% are
in-state
of state97% are
in-state
Students
89% are
full time11% are
part time
full time11% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,714
Foreign Countries Represented
19
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.38%
Asian
0.95%
Black
49.62%
Hispanic
1.12%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0.12%
White
45.24%
Two or more races
0.27%
Unknown
1.01%
International
1.30%
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
3,952
Acceptance Rate
57%
Average HS GPA
3.61
Deadlines
Regular
August 15
SAT & ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
410 - 530
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
420 - 530
ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 22
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity
83/99
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04. Academics
Student : Faculty
15 : 1
Total Faculty
293
Terminal Degree
180
Faculty
Women
152
Men
141
Minority
31
International
4
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
05. Campus Life
60/99
Undergraduates living on campus
39%
First-Year students living on campus
63%
Campus Environment
Rural
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
06. Housing & Activities
Campus Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Other
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
46
Number of Honor Societies
14
Number of Social Sororities
7
Number of Religious Organizations
7
Join a fraternity
1%
Join a sorority
2%
07. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Division II
Participate in intramural sports
31%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
5%
Men's Sports (Patriots)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Patriots)
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
08. Student Services
Military
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
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The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
09. Mental Health
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
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
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
10. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Perry Wilson
Director of Admissions
PO Box 100547 Florence, SC 29502-0547
843-661-1231
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
843-661-1231
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
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Career Fair and Interview Workshops
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Other
Limitations
Guest must be of the same gender; Form must be submitted to Housing
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
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
11. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Classes
03 - Interest Inventory
04 - Internships
05 - Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
01 - Experiential
02 - Internship
12. Majors
01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
02 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.
03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Mass Communication/Media Studies.
04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.
05 EDUCATION.
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
- Elementary Education and Teaching.
06 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
- Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other.
07 ENGINEERING.
- Industrial Engineering.
08 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
- English Language and Literature, General.
09 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
10 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other.
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
11 HISTORY.
- History, General.
12 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
13 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
- Mathematics, General.
14 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
- Chemistry, General.
- Physics, General.
- Physics, Other.
15 PSYCHOLOGY.
- Psychology, General.
16 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Economics, General.
- Political Science and Government, General.
- Sociology.
17 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Art/Art Studies, General.
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
- Music Management.
13. Tuition & Cost
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (Public, In-State)
$9,266
Tuition (Public, Out-of-State)
$18,532
Required Fees
$472
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$999
On-Campus Room and Board
$7,256
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Approximate Expenses per Year (In-State)
$17,993
Approximate Expenses per Year (Out-of-State)
$27,259
14. Financial Aid
Dates
Notification DateJan 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
Scholarships and Grants Available
01 - College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Federal Pell
03 - Federal SEOG
04 - Private Scholarships
05 - State Scholarships/Grants
Loans Available
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
03 - Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
04 - Federal Perkins Loans
05 - State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
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02. Rankings
Rankings and Lists
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
3,952
Acceptance Rate
57%
Average HS GPA
3.61
Deadlines
Regular
August 15
SAT & ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
410 - 530
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
420 - 530
ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 22
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity
4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (Public, In-State)
$9,266
Tuition (Public, Out-of-State)
$18,532
Required Fees
$472
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$999
On-Campus Room and Board
$7,256
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Approximate Expenses per Year
$8,727
Approximate Expenses per Year (In-State)
$17,993
Approximate Expenses per Year (Out-of-State)
$27,259
Students Also View These Schools
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Brown University
Charleston Southern University
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
College of Charleston
Duke University
East Carolina University
Elon University
Furman University
James Madison University
Lander University
Radford University
University of Georgia
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of South Carolina—Columbia
University of Virginia
Wake Forest University
Winthrop University
Wofford College
05. Academics
Student : Faculty
15 : 1
Total Faculty
293
Terminal Degree
180
Faculty
Women
152
Men
141
Minority
31
International
4
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Prominent Alumni
L. Franklin Elmore
Attorney with Elmore and Wall PA
Terry Alexander
State Legislator
Alan Wilson
SC Attorney General
06. Student Body
Gender
69% female31% male
Out of State
3% are out
of state97% are
in-state
of state97% are
in-state
Students
89% are
full time11% are
part time
full time11% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,714
Foreign Countries Represented
19
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.38%
Asian
0.95%
Black
49.62%
Hispanic
1.12%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0.12%
White
45.24%
Two or more races
0.27%
Unknown
1.01%
International
1.30%
07. Mental Health
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
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
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
08. Campus Life
60/99
Undergraduates living on campus
39%
First-Year students living on campus
63%
Campus Environment
Rural
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
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
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.
9. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Perry Wilson
Director of Admissions
PO Box 100547 Florence, SC 29502-0547
843-661-1231
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
843-661-1231
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
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Career Fair and Interview Workshops
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Other
Limitations
Guest must be of the same gender; Form must be submitted to Housing
Campus Tours
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
10. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Division II
Participate in intramural sports
31%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
5%
Men's Sports (Patriots)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Patriots)
Basketball
Cross Country
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
11. Housing & Activities
Campus Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Other
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
46
Number of Honor Societies
14
Number of Social Sororities
7
Number of Religious Organizations
7
Join a fraternity
1%
Join a sorority
2%
12. Student Services
Military
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
13. Financial Aid
Dates
Notification DateJan 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
Scholarships and Grants Available
01 - College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Federal Pell
03 - Federal SEOG
04 - Private Scholarships
05 - State Scholarships/Grants
Loans Available
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
03 - Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
04 - Federal Perkins Loans
05 - State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
14. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Classes
03 - Interest Inventory
04 - Internships
05 - Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
01 - Experiential
02 - Internship
15. Majors
01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
02 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.
03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Mass Communication/Media Studies.
04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.
05 EDUCATION.
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
- Elementary Education and Teaching.
06 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
- Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other.
07 ENGINEERING.
- Industrial Engineering.
08 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
- English Language and Literature, General.
09 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
10 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other.
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
11 HISTORY.
- History, General.
12 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
13 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
- Mathematics, General.
14 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
- Chemistry, General.
- Physics, General.
- Physics, Other.
15 PSYCHOLOGY.
- Psychology, General.
16 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Economics, General.
- Political Science and Government, General.
- Sociology.
17 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Art/Art Studies, General.
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
- Music Management.
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Read More
How To Compare Colleges and Find Your Target Schools | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Find Your Best Fit College | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Choose Dream, Target, and Safety Schools | The Princeton Review
Read More
College Admissions Guide: Process and Prep | The Princeton Review
Read More
Should You Apply Early Action vs Early Decision? | The Princeton Review
Read More
What is Rolling Admission? | The Princeton Review
Read More
What Looks Good on College Applications? | The Princeton Review
Read More
Popular Application Essay Topics | Apply | The Princeton Review
Read More
Crafting an Unforgettable College Essay | The Princeton Review
Read More
Calculate Your GPA With Our GPA Scale | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Calculate Your SAT or ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Superscore | The Princeton Review
Read More
ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ vs SAT Score Conversion Chart | The Princeton Review
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