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Francis Marion University Computer Science Programs

Francis Marion University is a public institution located in Florence, SC. A Rural Area Near Urban Centers offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is Francis Marion University?

Contact information for Francis Marion University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	4822 East Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29506
Phone:	8436611362
Website:	www.fmarion.edu/
Admissions:	www.fmarion.edu/fmuadmissions
Financial Aid:	www.fmarion.edu/enrollment/financialassistance

How Do I Get Into Francis Marion University?

You can apply to Francis Marion University online at: https://emas.fmarion.edu/Apply.aspx

Francis Marion University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Francis Marion University

This is what Francis Marion University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Francis Marion University?

Francis Marion University has an acceptance rate of 86%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 22% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

16% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Francis Marion University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 450 and 575. Math scores were between 420 and 540.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 870 to 1115. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Francis Marion University ranged between 16 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Francis Marion University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,141	987	86%
Women	2,474	2,136	86%

Can I Afford Francis Marion University?

The average net price after aid at Francis Marion University is $13,451. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$10,394
In-State Fees	$776
Out-of-State Tuition	$20,768
Out-of-State Fees	$776
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$11,170
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$21,544

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 17% of students at Francis Marion University receive some form of financial aid (627 students).

Nearly 65% of students at Francis Marion University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,936 per student.

38% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,749.

Student Loan Debt

38% of Francis Marion University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,459 per year.

Francis Marion University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 551 students enrolled at Francis Marion University. Francis Marion University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,640 undergraduate students at Francis Marion University, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Francis Marion University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	52
Black or African American	905
Hispanic	153
White	1,240
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	97
Non-Resident	68

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Francis Marion University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Carolina	633
North Carolina	10
Florida	6
Georgia	4
Pennsylvania	4

Additionally, approximately 2.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Francis Marion University Graduate Student Diversity

394 of Francis Marion University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Francis Marion University, approximately 19% are male and 81% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Francis Marion University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	87
Hispanic	14
White	239
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	14
Non-Resident	18

Online Learning at Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,154 undergraduate students at Francis Marion University took at least one online class — of those, 556 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 78 students took at least one online class and 252 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Francis Marion University

These computer science degree programs are offered by Francis Marion University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	10	—	—	10

Academic Programs at Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University offers 18 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Francis Marion University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.