More selective than 24% of South Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
19% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 15% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Francis Marion University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Francis Marion University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Francis Marion University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 450 | 575 |
| SAT math | 420 | 540 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 870 | 1115 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Francis Marion University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 86% | 450–575 | 420–540 | 16–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 82% | 470–590 | 430–548 | 17–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Francis Marion University compared with other South Carolina colleges?
Francis Marion University has the 23rd-lowest acceptance rate of 30 South Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | University of South Carolina Aiken | 79% | 40% | $11,641 |
| 20 | Winthrop University | 79% | 57% | $15,343 |
| 21 | Lander University | 81% | 50% | $15,363 |
| 22 | South Carolina State University | 83% | 37% | $18,097 |
| 23 | Francis Marion University | 86% | 43% | $11,386 |
| 24 | Newberry College | 90% | 45% | $21,656 |
| 25 | Columbia College | 94% | 37% | $18,408 |
| 26 | Coker University | 94% | 40% | $20,286 |
| 27 | Columbia International University | 94% | 47% | $26,036 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All South Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at Francis Marion University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Francis Marion University admissions questions
What is the Francis Marion University acceptance rate?
Francis Marion University accepts 86% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,869 of 3,489 applicants were admitted.
Does Francis Marion University require the SAT or ACT?
Francis Marion University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 19% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Francis Marion University?
The middle 50% of Francis Marion University enrolled first-year students scored 870–1115 on the SAT and 16–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Francis Marion University?
22% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (632 of 2,869).
Is Francis Marion University getting harder to get into?
Francis Marion University accepted 86% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 82% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Francis Marion University overview