FMU Description
Francis Marion University (FMU), a private four-year school in Florence, South Carolina, has been recognized as a top-tier southern university by U.S. News and World Report.
Academics at FMU encompass 40 areas of study, including bachelor’s and master’s degrees and pre-professional studies.
Housing a college of liberal arts, a school of business, a college of nursing and a school of education among others, FMU grants bachelor’s and master’s degrees including a master’s of Business Administration and a master’s in Psychology.
Student life provides numerous and varied opportunities for students to cultivate talents, leadership ability and a social life. FMU’s campus life features over 60 student organizations as well as athletic teams, community service groups, arts opportunities and campus events and lectures.
Residence halls and on-campus apartments give students the chance to get as deeply involved in campus activities as they would like.
Admission requirements vary depending on whether one is an incoming freshman, transfer, graduate or second-degree student. Some of the required materials include a high school diploma or GED, a record of strong academic performance and standardized tests.
Financial aid and payment plans are available to assist with tuition and other fees for those who qualify.
Quick Facts
Location
Southeast
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Patriots
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$7,960
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,585
Selectivity
Highly Selective
Enrollment
3,957
FMU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 3,468
- Freshman Class
- 794
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 3,957
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 87%
- Graduate
- 13%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 99%
- Part-Time
- 1%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 95%
- Out-of-State
- 5%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 68%
- Men
- 32%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 46%
- Caucasian
- 48%
- Other
- 6%
Students State Origin
- South Carolina
- 95%
- Other
- 5%
International Students
- International
- 1%
- Domestic
- 99%