Francis Marion University

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,384

0% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$12,973

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

8.42%

Default Rate

2019 Acceptance Rate

68%

4,252 Applicants

2019 Enrolled Students

4,240

72.5% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

39.4%

320 Graduates

About

Francis Marion University is a higher education institution located in Florence County, SC. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Francis Marion University were General Biological Sciences (83 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (68 degrees), and Health Care Administration & Management (65 degrees).

In 2019, 704 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Francis Marion University. 72.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (401 degrees), 1.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (246 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Francis Marion University is $10,384, which is $-11,642 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Francis Marion University is $10,384, which is $-11,642 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,973.

In 2019, 58% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 57% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$10,384

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Francis Marion University was $10,384. The cost of tuition at Francis Marion University is $-11,642 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

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

Average Net Price

$12,973

2019 Value

9.98%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Francis Marion University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,973. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Francis Marion University grew by 9.98%.

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

$1,030

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Francis Marion University was of $8,211 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,030. The cost of room and board increased by 3.31% between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.18% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

57%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Francis Marion University received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 25.6% with respect to 2018, when 78% 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.

8.42%

2017 Default Rate

102

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Francis Marion University was 8.42%, which represents 102 out of the 1212 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 4,252 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 1.24% annual growth. Out of those 4,252 applicants, 2,893 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68% acceptance rate.

There were 4,240 students enrolled at Francis Marion University in 2019, and 56% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Francis Marion University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

2,893

Accepted Out of 4,252

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Francis Marion University was 68% (2,893 admissions from 4,252 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 64.2%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants grew by 1.24%, while admissions grew by 7.31%.

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

SAT Scores

56%

Submission Percentage

401

Scores Submitted

56% of enrolled first-time students at Francis Marion University in 2019 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 4,240 students. The full-time enrollment at Francis Marion University is 3,076 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,164. This means that 72.5% of students enrolled at Francis Marion University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Francis Marion University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.6% White, 35.6% Black or African American, 3.14% Hispanic or Latino, 3.07% Two or More Races, 1.46% Asian, 0.401% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0236% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Francis Marion University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (29.2%) and White Male (17.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (30.7%) and White Male (10.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Francis Marion University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,240 students. The full-time enrollment at Francis Marion University is 3,076 and the part-time enrollment is 1,164. This means that 72.5% of students enrolled at Francis Marion University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.2% 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

69%

2019 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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
2,145
Black or African American
1,508
Hispanic or Latino
133

The enrolled student population at Francis Marion University is 50.6% White, 35.6% Black or African American, 3.14% Hispanic or Latino, 3.07% Two or More Races, 1.46% Asian, 0.401% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0236% 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 53.3% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 185 students (4.36%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 318 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 (401 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (246 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Francis Marion University is General Biological Sciences (83 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (68 degrees) and Health Care Administration & Management (65 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 Physical Sciences (28 degrees awarded), Biology (83 degrees), and Psychology (76 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians (509,225 people), Postsecondary teachers (321,246 people), Other managers (318,108 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (278,181 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (245,383 people).

The most specialized majors at Francis Marion University are Physical Sciences (28 degrees awarded), Biology (83 degrees), Psychology (76 degrees), History (13 degrees), and English (22 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, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Physicians, Computer hardware engineers, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at Francis Marion University are Physical Sciences (28 degrees awarded), Biology (83 degrees), Psychology (76 degrees), History (13 degrees), and English (22 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 (816,024 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (733,529 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (664,386 people), Offices of physicians (283,133 people), and Outpatient care centers (242,093 people).

The most specialized majors at Francis Marion University are Physical Sciences (28 degrees awarded), Biology (83 degrees), Psychology (76 degrees), History (13 degrees), and English (22 degrees).

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

General Biological Sciences
83 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
68 degree-majorss awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
65 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Francis Marion University was General Biological Sciences with 83 degrees awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

193

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

511

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 193 degrees were awarded to men at Francis Marion University, which is 0.378 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (511).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Francis Marion University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.96 times less than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 64 degrees were awarded to women at Francis Marion University in General Biological Sciences, which is 3.37 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 14% of students graduating from Francis Marion University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Francis Marion University is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

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, 1.25% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
401 degrees awarded
Black or African American
246 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Francis Marion University is white (401 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (246 degrees).

0.568% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
274 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
205 degrees awarded
White Male
127 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Francis Marion University is white female (274 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (205 degrees).

Operations

Francis Marion University has an endowment valued at nearly $28.4M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $426k (1.5%), compared to the 4.44% average return ($1.71M on $38.5M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2019, Francis Marion University had a total salary expenditure of $70.6M. Francis Marion University employs 79 Assistant professors, 66 Professors, and 53 Associate professors. Most academics at Francis Marion University are Female Assistant professors (46), Male Professors(45), and Female Associate professors (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Francis Marion University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 59 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 56 employees, and Service with 51 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$28.4M

2019 Endowment

1.12%

decline from 2018

Francis Marion University has an endowment valued at about $28.4M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Francis Marion University declined 1.12% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.1M 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

$3.81M - Federal
$9.06M - State
$125k - Local

As of 2019, Francis Marion University received $3.81M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $9.06M from state grants and contracts, and $125k from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$29M

2019 Salaries

1.3%

growth from 2018

In 2019, Francis Marion University paid a median of $29M in salaries, which represents 41.1% of their overall expenditure ($70.6M) and a 1.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.08% growth from 2017 and a 3.35% growth from 2016.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.1M (40.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.7M

Instructional Salaries

214

Number of Employees

In 2019, Francis Marion University paid a total of $14.7M to 214 employees working as instructors, which represents 50.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.2M (32.7%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

79 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

59 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Francis Marion University were Assistant professor with 79 employees; Professor with 66 employees; and Professor with 53 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Francis Marion University were Office and Administrative Support with 59 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 56 employees; and Service with 51 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Francis Marion University was Female Assistant professor with 46 employees, Male Professor with 45 employees, and Female Associate professor with 33 employees.

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

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