Francis Marion University

www.fmarion.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,384

2021 Average Net Price

$13,299

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.51%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

86.1%

3,028 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,923

72.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

43.2%

318 Graduates

About

Francis Marion University is a higher education institution located in Florence County, SC. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Francis Marion University were Registered Nursing (83 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (73 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (70 degrees).

In 2021, 788 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Francis Marion University. 74% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (453 degrees), 1.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (260 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Francis Marion University is $10,384, which is $−12,800 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Francis Marion University is $10,384, which is $−12,800 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,299.

In 2021, 77% of undergraduate students attending Francis Marion University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,384

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Francis Marion University was $10,384. The cost of tuition at Francis Marion University is $−12,800 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$13,299

2021 Value

7.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Francis Marion University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,299. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Francis Marion University grew by 7.42%.

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

$1,138

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Francis Marion University was of $8,230 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.231% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,138. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 1.64% 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

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Francis Marion University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.67% with respect to 2020, when 75% 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.

3.51%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Francis Marion University was 3.51%, which represents 39 out of the 1112 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 3,028 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 29% annual growth. Out of those 3,028 applicants, 2,608 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.1% acceptance rate.

There were 3,923 students enrolled at Francis Marion University in 2021. 20% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Francis Marion University has an overall enrollment yield of 26.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,608

Accepted Out of 3,028

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Francis Marion University was 86.1% (2,608 admissions from 3,028 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 75.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 29%, while admissions declined by −18.8%..

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

20%

Submission Percentage (2021)

142

Scores Submitted (2021)

20% of enrolled first-time students at Francis Marion University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Francis Marion University had a total enrollment of 3,923 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Francis Marion University is 2,837 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,086. This means that 72.3% of students enrolled at Francis Marion University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Francis Marion University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.4% White, 34.6% Black or African American, 4.05% Hispanic or Latino, 3.36% Two or More Races, 1.55% Asian, 0.535% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0255% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Francis Marion University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (29%), followed by White Female (28.9%) and White Male (18.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (60%), followed by Black or African American Female (18.4%) and White Male (6.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Francis Marion University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,923 students. The full-time enrollment at Francis Marion University is 2,837 and the part-time enrollment is 1,086. This means that 72.3% of students enrolled at Francis Marion University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

66%

2021 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 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
2,055 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,358 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
159 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Francis Marion University is 52.4% White, 34.6% Black or African American, 4.05% Hispanic or Latino, 3.36% Two or More Races, 1.55% Asian, 0.535% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0255% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 73 students (1.86%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 378 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 (453 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (260 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Francis Marion University is Registered Nursing (83 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (73 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (70 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (86 degrees awarded), Biology (70 degrees), and History (11 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 (1,835,051 people), Registered nurses (1,488,879 people), Physicians (543,961 people), Secondary school teachers (506,036 people), and Education administrators (346,893 people).

The most specialized majors at Francis Marion University in 2021 are Psychology (86 degrees awarded), Biology (70 degrees), History (11 degrees), EDUCATION. (100 degrees), and Health (262 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Francis Marion University are Psychology (86 degrees awarded), Biology (70 degrees), History (11 degrees), EDUCATION. (100 degrees), and Health (262 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,366,358 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,135,372 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (757,844 people), Outpatient care centers (466,928 people), and Offices of physicians (435,537 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
83 degree-majors awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
73 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
70 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Francis Marion University was Registered Nursing with 83 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

205

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

583

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 205 degrees were awarded to men at Francis Marion University, which is 0.352 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (583).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Francis Marion University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.17 times more than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Francis Marion University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.55 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 20% of students graduating from Francis Marion University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Francis Marion University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0.629% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
453 degrees awarded
Black or African American
260 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Francis Marion University is white (453 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (260 degrees).

1.27% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
320 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
217 degrees awarded
White Male
133 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Francis Marion University is white female (320 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (217 degrees).

Operations

Francis Marion University has an endowment valued at nearly $37.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 90.8k (0.243%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Francis Marion University had a total salary expenditure of 79.5M. Francis Marion University employs 74 Professors, 74 Assistant professors and 51 Associate professors. Most academics at Francis Marion University are Male Professor (48), Female Assistant professor (43), and Male Assistant professor (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Francis Marion University are: Service, with 61 employees, Management, with 50 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 48 employees.

Endowment

$37.4M

2021 Endowment

15.7%

growth from 2020

Francis Marion University has an endowment valued at about $37.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Francis Marion University grew 15.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Francis Marion University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.69M - Federal
$9.57M - State
$86k - Local

As of 2021, Francis Marion University received $2.69M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $9.57M from state grants and contracts, and $86k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$30.4M

2021 Salaries

0.723%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Francis Marion University paid a median of $30.4M in salaries, which represents 38.3% of their overall expenditure ($79.5M) and a 0.723% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.8M

Instructional Salaries

210

Number of Employees

In 2021, Francis Marion University paid a total of $14.8M to 210 employees working as instructors, which represents 48.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

74 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

61 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Francis Marion University were Professor with 74 employees, Assistant professor with 74 employees, and Associate professor with 51 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Francis Marion University were Service with 61 employees, Management with 50 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 48 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Francis Marion University was Male Professor with 48 employees, Female Assistant professor with 43 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 31 employees.

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