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Interested in attending Francis Marion University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Francis Marion University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

82
%
Acceptance rate
1025
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Francis Marion University?

82%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Francis Marion accepted 82% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,489 people applied and 2,869 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
2007 / 2442 (82%)
Men
862 / 1047 (82%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Francis Marion University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

22%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 22% ended up enrolling at Francis Marion University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Francis Marion University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Francis Marion considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • State Residency

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Francis Marion University?

1025
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

14% of freshmen who attended Francis Marion were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 36% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Francis Marion is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

19%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

15%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
430
Math Mean
496
75th Percentile
548
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
470
Verbal Mean
529
75th Percentile
590
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
900
Composite Mean
1025
75th Percentile
1150

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