Applying to Francis Marion

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
82.23%	1,030

Francis Marion University's acceptance rate is 82.23% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 3,489 students applied and 2,869 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Francis Marion.

Francis Marion's acceptance rate places 18th out of 31 South Carolina colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,030 and the ACT score is 20 at Francis Marion. Francis Marion's SAT score ranks 16th out of 21 South Carolina colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Francis Marion, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Francis Marion University is 82.23% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.03%. 1,047 men and 2,442 women applied to Francis Marion and 862 men and 2,007 women students were accepted.

Among them, 227 men and 405 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Francis Marion.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Francis Marion
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	3,489	1,047	2,442	0	0
Admitted	2,869	862	2,007	0	0
Enrolled	632	227	405	0	0
Acceptance Rate	82.23%	82.33%	82.19%	-	-
Yield	22.03%	26.33%	20.18%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Francis Marion University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 122 students (19% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 95 students (15%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Francis Marion.

The median SAT score is 1,030 with 530 SAT EBRW and 500 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25^th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 548 and 25^th percentile is 430 .

The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75^th percentile score of 23 and 25^th percentile score of 17 at Francis Marion. The median ACT math score is 18 and the ACT English score is 19.

The SAT and ACT scores at Francis Marion University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,060, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with medium programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Francis Marion
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	900	1030	1138
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	470	530	590
SAT Math	430	500	548
ACT Composite	17	20	23
ACT Math	16	18	23
ACT English	16	19	22

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Francis Marion University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 632 first-year students enrolled in Francis Marion. The proportion of full-time students is 99.21% and part-time students is 0.79%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 35.92% and women students is 64.08%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Francis Marion.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Francis Marion
	Total	Men	Women
Total	632	227	405
Full-time	627	227	400
Part-time	5	0	5

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Francis Marion. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Francis Marion University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Francis Marion Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $41 for undergraduate schools and $41 for graduate schools of Francis Marion University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Francis Marion.

Admission Information for Applying to Francis Marion
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$41
Graduate Application Fees	$41
Admission Information	www.fmarion.edu/fmuadmissions
Online Application	https://emas.fmarion.edu/Apply.aspx
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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