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Summary
Francis Marion University is a public institution that was founded in 1970. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,876, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 400 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Francis Marion University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), 80. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,066 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,774 (2012-13).
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FMU is named in honor of South Carolina's Revolutinary War hero, General Francis Marion, who was nicknamed the "Swamp Fox" for using the terrain to out-fox the British. Based upon a strong general education foundation, FMU offers a broad range of undergraduate majors in liberal arts, business, and education. At the graduate level, FMU offers degrees in business, education, and psychology. At FMU, students receive a high-value education at an affordable cost. The FMU faculty provides personal attention in small class settings, focusing on quality instruction and experiential learning opportunities. A vibrant campus life offers intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities that positively engage students in the collegiate environment while preparing them to succeed in life. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1970 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | $24,598,327 |
Applying
When applying to Francis Marion University, it's important to note the application deadline is August 17. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 15. The application fee at Francis Marion University is $31. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 58.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 58.7% |
| Application deadline | August 17 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Francis Marion University is 16:1, and the school has 42.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Francis Marion University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Health Professions and Related Programs; Social Sciences; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 67.5 percent.
Student Life
Francis Marion University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,876, with a gender distribution of 33.2 percent male students and 66.8 percent female students. At this school, 39.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 61.0 percent of students live off campus. Francis Marion University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 4,187 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Francis Marion University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, health service, and health insurance. Francis Marion University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Francis Marion University, 73 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Francis Marion University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 73% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Francis Marion University, 92.9 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $4,721.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $9,066 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $17,774 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $6,820 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
