Francis Marion University South Carolina

Rural South Carolina public university focused on health professions with accessible admissions and low in-state tuition.

College statistics

Address:
4822 East Palmetto Street
Florence, SC
29506
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.fmarion.edu/
Setting:
Rural
Annual In-State Tuition:
$10,394
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$20,768
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$19,826
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$30,200
Room and Board:
$9,432
Total Student Enrollment:
4,017
Acceptance Rate:
82.2%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
590
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
548
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
23
Endowment (End of Year):
$55,153,478
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Health Professions and Related Programs

Francis Marion University is a public four-year institution in Florence, South Carolina, serving a small student body of about 4,000 with a professional focus on health professions and related programs. Located in a rural setting, the university enrolls students primarily interested in healthcare career pathways and other applied disciplines.

In-state tuition runs $10,394 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $19,826 when room and board are included; out-of-state tuition is $20,768. Admissions are accessible, with an acceptance rate of 82 percent. Enrolled students typically score at the 75th percentile around 590 on the SAT Reading section and 548 on the SAT Math section, or 23 on the ACT Composite.

The university is best suited for students seeking an affordable path to professional credentials in healthcare fields, who value a small-college environment, and who are comfortable in a rural location. Visit www.fmarion.edu/ for more information.

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