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Francis Marion University was established in 1970 and named after Brigadier General Francis Marion, the American Revolutionary War hero. It was originally called Francis Marion College and gained university status in 1992. The university is located in Florence, South Carolina, and enrolls more than 4,000 students annually. The university has two schools and one college under it, which are:
The athletics program of Francis Marion University is under the NCAA Division II Peach Belt Conference and has twelve member schools. The school sponsors 7 women’s sports – basketball, soccer, cross country, tennis, softball, volleyball and track and field, as well as 7 men’s sports – basketball, baseball, golf, soccer, cross country, track and field, and tennis.
Florence, SC 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 mathematics, science, and art studies.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 530.
Francis Marion has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 3,864 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
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
http://www.fmarion.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 140 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, special education, education of learning disabled, art education, secondary teaching, middle school teaching |
| Business and Management | 133 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, MIS, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 100 | English, sociology, political science, history, economics, liberal arts and sciences, foreign language and literature, international relations |
| Science | 71 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Therapy and Counseling | 55 | psychology, community psychology |
| Media | 36 | mass communication |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 33 | registered nursing |
| Art Studies | 20 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Music | 0 | music management |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | engineering technician |
Number of programs and degrees for Francis Marion in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 501 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 104 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Francis Marion had a total enrollment of 3,864 students (3,402 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Black | 39% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 96% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
Francis Marion offers campus housing for 1,530 of its 3,402 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 2,693 | 1,661 | 62% | 679 | 41% |
| Men | 833 | 531 | 64% | 226 | 43% |
| Women | 1,860 | 1,130 | 61% | 453 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 |
| 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 | 67% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 30% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,632 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,979 |
| Room and board | $ 6,024 |
| Room charge | $ 3,424 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,133 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,888 |
Financial Aid:
Francis Marion participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 922600)
Francis Marion has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 67 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 33 | 38 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 20 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $95,440 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $92,271 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 45 | $76,012 | 10 | $75,772 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $63,323 | 16 | $56,776 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 41 | $54,235 | 45 | $49,646 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $42,847 | 11 | $48,161 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 110 | $64,382 | 82 | $54,024 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Track | Peach Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 79 | 72 | 151 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| Track | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 36 | 56 | 92 |
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
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School 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
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
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 science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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