Francis Marion University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,394

0.0963% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,231

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

82.2%

3,489 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,017

65% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

42.7%

294 Graduates

About

Francis Marion University is a higher education institution located in Florence County, SC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Francis Marion University were Registered Nursing (82 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (68 degrees), and General Psychology (53 degrees).

In 2023, 679 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Francis Marion University. 68.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (386 degrees), 1.89 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (204 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Francis Marion University is $10,394, which is $−14,181 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Francis Marion University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 967 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Francis Marion University is $10,394, which is $14,181 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,231.

In 2023, 70% of undergraduate students attending Francis Marion University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,394

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Francis Marion University was $10,394. The cost of tuition at Francis Marion University is $−14,181 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Francis Marion University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,231

2023 Value

11%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Francis Marion University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,231. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Francis Marion University grew by 11%.

This chart compares the average net price of Francis Marion University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,230

Room and Board

$1,107

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Francis Marion University was of $8,230 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,107. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 11.1% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Francis Marion University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Francis Marion University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.78% with respect to 2022, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Francis Marion University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Francis Marion University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 967 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Francis Marion University received 3,489 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.965% annual growth. Out of those 3,489 applicants, 2,869 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.2% acceptance rate.

There were 4,017 students enrolled at Francis Marion University in 2023. 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Francis Marion University has an overall enrollment yield of 22%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,869

Accepted Out of 3,489

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Francis Marion University was 82.2% (2,869 admissions from 3,489 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 82.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 0.965%, while admissions declined by 1.78%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Francis Marion University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

19%

Submission Percentage (2023)

122

Scores Submitted (2023)

19% of enrolled first-time students at Francis Marion University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Francis Marion University had a total enrollment of 4,017 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Francis Marion University is 2,610 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,407. This means that 65% of students enrolled at Francis Marion University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Francis Marion University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.1% White, 32.7% Black or African American, 5.25% Hispanic or Latino, 3.53% Two or More Races, 2.04% Asian, 0.299% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0498% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Francis Marion University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (27.2%) and White Male (18.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (65.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (17.3%) and White Male (5.14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Francis Marion University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,017 students. The full-time enrollment at Francis Marion University is 2,610 and the part-time enrollment is 1,407. This means that 65% of students enrolled at Francis Marion University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Francis Marion University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Francis Marion University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Francis Marion University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Francis Marion University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,051 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,315 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
211 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Francis Marion University is 51.1% White, 32.7% Black or African American, 5.25% Hispanic or Latino, 3.53% Two or More Races, 2.04% Asian, 0.299% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0498% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 99 students (2.46%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 257 more women than men received degrees from Francis Marion University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Francis Marion University is white (386 degrees awarded). There were 1.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (204 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Francis Marion University is Registered Nursing (82 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (68 degrees) and General Psychology (53 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Francis Marion University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (84 degrees awarded), History (10 degrees), and Education (96 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Francis Marion University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,667,204 people), Secondary school teachers (627,560 people), Physicians (460,494 people), Education administrators (340,004 people), and Other managers (336,618 people).

The most specialized majors at Francis Marion University in 2023 are Psychology (84 degrees awarded), History (10 degrees), Education (96 degrees), Biology (50 degrees), and Math & Statistics (13 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Francis Marion University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Francis Marion University are Psychology (84 degrees awarded), History (10 degrees), Education (96 degrees), Biology (50 degrees), and Math & Statistics (13 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Francis Marion University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,422,436 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (848,489 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (803,082 people), Legal services (406,467 people), and Computer Systems Design (329,999 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Francis Marion University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
82 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
68 degrees awarded
General Psychology
53 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Francis Marion University was Registered Nursing with 82 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Francis Marion University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

211

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

468

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 211 degrees were awarded to men at Francis Marion University, which is 0.451 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (468).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Francis Marion University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Francis Marion University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 69 degrees were awarded to men at Francis Marion University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.31 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% of students graduating from Francis Marion University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Francis Marion University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.34% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
386 degrees awarded
Black or African American
204 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Francis Marion University is white (386 degrees awarded). There were 1.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (204 degrees).

1.33% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
244 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
164 degrees awarded
White Male
142 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Francis Marion University is white female (244 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (164 degrees).

Operations

Francis Marion University employs 76 Professors, 60 Associate professors and 56 Assistant professors. Most academics at Francis Marion University are Male Professor (46), Female Associate professor (39), and Male Assistant professor (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Francis Marion University are: Service, with 67 employees, Management, with 52 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.38M - Federal
$10.5M - State
$108k - Local

As of 2023, Francis Marion University received $3.38M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $10.5M from state grants and contracts, and $108k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$31.7M

2023 Salaries

5.71%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Francis Marion University paid a median of $31.7M in salaries, a 5.71% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.41% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.723% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16.2M

Instructional Salaries

207

Number of Employees

In 2023, Francis Marion University paid a total of $16.2M to 207 employees working as instructors, which represents 51% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

76 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

67 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Francis Marion University were Professor with 76 employees, Associate professor with 60 employees, and Assistant professor with 56 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Francis Marion University were Service with 67 employees, Management with 52 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Francis Marion University was Male Professor with 46 employees, Female Associate professor with 39 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 31 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Francis Marion University.

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