Francis Marion University

www.fmarion.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,384

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$12,380

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

8.82%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

75.2%

4,266 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

4,148

73.8% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

44%

333 Graduates

About

Francis Marion University is a higher education institution located in Florence County, SC. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Francis Marion University were Health Care Administration & Management (69 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (64 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (61 degrees).

In 2020, 703 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Francis Marion University. 73.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (393 degrees), 1.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (236 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Francis Marion University is $10,384, which is $−12,146 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Francis Marion University is $10,384, which is $−12,146 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,380.

In 2020, 75% of undergraduate students attending Francis Marion University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,384

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Francis Marion University was $10,384. The cost of tuition at Francis Marion University is $−12,146 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Francis Marion University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,380

2020 Value

4.57%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Francis Marion University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,380. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Francis Marion University grew by 4.57%.

This chart compares the average net price of Francis Marion University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,211

Room and Board

$1,157

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Francis Marion University was of $8,211 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,157. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 12.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Francis Marion University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Francis Marion University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 29.3% with respect to 2019, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Francis Marion University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

8.82%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Francis Marion University was 8.82%, which represents 99 out of the 1123 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Francis Marion University received 4,266 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 0.329% annual growth. Out of those 4,266 applicants, 3,210 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.2% acceptance rate.

There were 4,148 students enrolled at Francis Marion University in 2020, and 56% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Francis Marion University has an overall enrollment yield of 22.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

3,210

Accepted Out of 4,266

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Francis Marion University was 75.2% (3,210 admissions from 4,266 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 68%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 0.329%, while admissions grew by 11%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Francis Marion University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

56%

Submission Percentage

410

Scores Submitted

56% of enrolled first-time students at Francis Marion University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Francis Marion University has a total enrollment of 4,148 students. The full-time enrollment at Francis Marion University is 3,062 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,086. This means that 73.8% of students enrolled at Francis Marion University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Francis Marion University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.1% White, 35.3% Black or African American, 3.18% Hispanic or Latino, 2.82% Two or More Races, 1.52% Asian, 0.506% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0241% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Francis Marion University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (28.9%) and White Male (18.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51%), followed by Black or African American Female (19%) and White Male (11.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Francis Marion University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,148 students. The full-time enrollment at Francis Marion University is 3,062 and the part-time enrollment is 1,086. This means that 73.8% of students enrolled at Francis Marion University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Francis Marion University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Francis Marion University was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Francis Marion University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Francis Marion University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
2,160
Black or African American
1,463
Hispanic or Latino
132

The enrolled student population at Francis Marion University is 52.1% White, 35.3% Black or African American, 3.18% Hispanic or Latino, 2.82% Two or More Races, 1.52% Asian, 0.506% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0241% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 148 students (3.57%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 329 more women than men received degrees from Francis Marion University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Francis Marion University is white (393 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (236 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Francis Marion University is Health Care Administration & Management (69 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (64 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (61 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Francis Marion University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (82 degrees awarded), Biology (61 degrees), and History (11 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Francis Marion University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,885,461 people), Physicians (491,326 people), Secondary school teachers (461,928 people), Postsecondary teachers (344,196 people), and Education administrators (327,936 people).

The most specialized majors at Francis Marion University are Psychology (82 degrees awarded), Biology (61 degrees), History (11 degrees), Education (98 degrees), and Physical Sciences (14 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Francis Marion University are Surgeons, Physicians, Clinical and counseling psychologists, Computer hardware engineers, and Entertainers & performers, sports & related workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Francis Marion University are Psychology (82 degrees awarded), Biology (61 degrees), History (11 degrees), Education (98 degrees), and Physical Sciences (14 degrees).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Francis Marion University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,185,811 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (741,466 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (740,061 people), Offices of physicians (264,044 people), and Outpatient care centers (247,895 people).

The most specialized majors at Francis Marion University are Psychology (82 degrees awarded), Biology (61 degrees), History (11 degrees), Education (98 degrees), and Physical Sciences (14 degrees).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Francis Marion University.

Most Common

Health Care Administration & Management
69 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
64 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
61 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Francis Marion University was Health Care Administration & Management with 69 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Francis Marion University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

187

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

516

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 187 degrees were awarded to men at Francis Marion University, which is 0.362 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (516).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Francis Marion University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Francis Marion University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.17 times more than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 64 degrees were awarded to women at Francis Marion University in Health Care Administration & Management, which is 12.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 18% of students graduating from Francis Marion University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Francis Marion University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.901% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
393 degrees awarded
Black or African American
236 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Francis Marion University is white (393 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (236 degrees).

0.142% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
264 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
196 degrees awarded
White Male
129 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Francis Marion University is white female (264 degrees awarded). There were 1.35 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (196 degrees).

Operations

Francis Marion University has an endowment valued at nearly $32.3M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $519k (1.61%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Francis Marion University had a total salary expenditure of $76.9M. Francis Marion University employs 83 Assistant professors, 69 Professors, and 47 Associate professors. Most academics at Francis Marion University are Female Assistant professors (48), Male Professors(47), and Male Assistant professors (35).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Francis Marion University are: Service, with 58 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 58 employees, and Management with 51 employees.

Endowment

$32.3M

2020 Endowment

13.8%

growth from 2019

Francis Marion University has an endowment valued at about $32.3M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Francis Marion University grew 13.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.34M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Francis Marion University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.94M - Federal
$9.27M - State
$103k - Local

As of 2020, Francis Marion University received $2.94M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $9.27M from state grants and contracts, and $103k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$30.6M

2020 Salaries

5.69%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Francis Marion University paid a median of $30.6M in salaries, which represents 39.9% of their overall expenditure ($76.9M) and a 5.69% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.3% growth from 2018 and a 1.08% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.9M

Instructional Salaries

212

Number of Employees

In 2020, Francis Marion University paid a total of $14.9M to 212 employees working as instructors, which represents 48.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

83 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

58 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Francis Marion University were Assistant professor with 83 employees; Professor with 69 employees; and Professor with 47 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Francis Marion University were Service with 58 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 58 employees; and Management with 51 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Francis Marion University was Female Assistant professor with 48 employees, Male Professor with 47 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 35 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Francis Marion University.