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Francis Marion University
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Annual Tuition
$11,160
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
82.2%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
40.9%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$43,888
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Francis Marion University is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Florence, SC. With a competitive tuition profile of $11,160, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 40.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
82.2%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$44,640
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
3.2 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$13,888
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$94,240
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$233,120
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 41%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Francis Marion University is $27,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$11,160
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
69.2%
Success
40.9%
In-State Cost
$11,160
Age 25+ Students
8.2%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Medium
Working at 6yr
1,132 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Florence
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$787
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$792
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,012
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Florence metropolitan area.