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Florence Colleges

Florence Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Florence

There are at least 3 colleges in Florence, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 7,820 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 6,192 full-time students, and a reported 1,539 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Florence-Darlington Technical College and Francis Marion University.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of South Carolina Colleges.

Florence Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Florence-Darlington Technical College
2715 W. Lucas Street
Florence, South Carolina 29501-0548

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, liberal arts and sciences, social work, machinist, HVAC, surgical tech, welding.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 3,956 students, 2,784 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Francis Marion University
4822 East Palmetto Street
Florence, South Carolina 29506

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: biology, business management, psychology, special education, marketing, political science, mass communication, elementary school teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,864 students, 3,408 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,539 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-520. Math: 440-530. Writing: 410-503.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

McLeod School of Medical Technology
555 East Cheves Street
Florence, South Carolina 29506-2617

  • Programs: clinical lab tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

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(2000)		StudentsDorms
Hartsville Colleges17,5561,197426

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