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Florence, South Carolina is home to Francis Marion. Florence is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Francis Marion go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in science, mathematics, art studies, and business and management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 530.
Francis Marion has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 4,008 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at Francis Marion. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Francis Marion offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Peach Belt Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Francis Marion University
4822 East Palmetto Street
Florence, SC 29506
General Phone: (843) 661-1362
Admissions Phone: (843) 661-1231
Financial Aid Phone: (843) 661-1190
http://www.fmarion.edu
Francis Marion awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 172 | business management, MIS, marketing, accounting, finance, managerial economics |
| Education And Teaching | 112 | special education, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, education of learning disabled, art education, secondary teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 100 | English, sociology, political science, history, liberal arts and sciences, foreign language and literature, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Science | 68 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 53 | psychology, community psychology |
| Media | 26 | mass communication |
| Art Studies | 19 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | engineering technician |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 0 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Francis Marion in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 493 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 80 | 7 |
In 2005, Francis Marion had a total enrollment of 4,008 students (3,449 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 32% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 94% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Francis Marion offers campus housing for 1,381 of its 3,449 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Florence, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,524 | 1,804 | 71% | 803 | 45% |
| Men | 908 | 673 | 74% | 282 | 42% |
| Women | 1,616 | 1,131 | 70% | 521 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 68% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (843) 661-1231
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,849 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,698 |
| Room and board | $ 5,130 |
| Room charge | $ 2,760 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,370 |
| Books and supplies | $ 796 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,514 |
Financial Aid:
Francis Marion participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 922600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (843) 661-1190
Francis Marion has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 77 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 26 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $75,287 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $77,292 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 47 | $60,872 | 13 | $62,011 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $57,108 | 8 | $52,732 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 39 | $46,571 | 25 | $42,389 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $36,579 | 8 | $37,280 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 110 | $54,234 | 54 | $47,888 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Track | Peach Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 91 | 72 | 163 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| Track | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 42 | 56 | 98 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Francis Marion Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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