Francis Marion University
Francis Marion University is one of the thirteen public 4-year colleges in South Carolina. The campus is located in a suburb, in Florence.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,786 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 690 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 449 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 65%). Every year 37% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Francis Marion University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $10,178, and fees were $564. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $20,354 and $564 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall Suburb |
| Number of Students3,786 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate65% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 8 | 79 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 2 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 101 miles radius of Francis Marion University
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University of North Carolina at Pembroke
43 miles away |
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Coastal Carolina University
46 miles away |
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Applied Technology Education Campus
52 miles away |
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Fayetteville State University
75 miles away |
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University of South Carolina-Columbia
80 miles away |
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South Carolina State University
84 miles away |
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Citadel Military College of South Carolina
98 miles away |
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
98 miles away |
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Medical University of South Carolina
99 miles away |
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ECPI University - Charlotte
101 miles away |
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offers 6 nursing programs |
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offers 4 nursing programs |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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offers 7 nursing programs |
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University of North Carolina at Pembroke
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Coastal Carolina University
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Lander University
offers 2 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1972 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 09/01/2014 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 02/01/2006 - Current |
Admission
60%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 870 to 1080 |
| ACT | 17 to 22 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Required |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $41 |
| Graduates | $41 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $509/credit | |
| In State Students | $509/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,018/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $520/credit | |
| In State Students | $520/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,040/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $22,905 | $22,905 | $45,810 |
| ADN | 70 | $35,630 | $35,630 | $71,260 |
| BSN | 125 | $63,625 | $63,625 | $127,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $26,000 | $26,000 | $52,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Francis Marion University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 59% | $4,751 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $388 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 92% | $4,440 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 27% | $4,709 |
| Federal Student Loans | 88% | $4,492 |
| Private Loans | 4% | $5,330 |
$11,935
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,726 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,951 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,625 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$16,401 |
| Over $110,000$17,787 |
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Student Population
3,460
Undergrads
326
Graduates
2,642
Women
1,144
Men
82%
Full-time
18%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
51% |
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Black/African American |
40% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Hispanic |
2% |
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Non-resident alien |
2% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and South Carolina state board of nursing.
