- Acceptance rate: 86% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 450–575 reading and writing, 420–540 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 16–24 composite
- Average net price: $11,231 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Francis Marion University reported: an acceptance rate of 86% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 16–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Francis Marion University reviews each application.
Francis Marion University GPA requirements
Francis Marion University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Francis Marion University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Francis Marion University acceptance rate
Francis Marion University admitted 3,124 of 3,616 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 86%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Francis Marion University is a public 4-year university in Florence, South Carolina, with 3,692 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Francis Marion University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 450 | 510 | 575 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 480 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT English | 15 | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 17 | 21 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1015 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Francis Marion University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Francis Marion University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,231 a year at Francis Marion University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Francis Marion University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Francis Marion University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is Francis Marion University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Francis Marion University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Francis Marion University?
Francis Marion University's acceptance rate was 86% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,124 of 3,616 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What are Francis Marion University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Francis Marion University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 450–575 in reading and writing and 420–540 in math; ACT composite 16–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Francis Marion University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Francis Marion University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Francis Marion University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 16% sent SAT scores and 11% sent ACT scores.
What GPA do you need to get into Francis Marion University?
Francis Marion University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Francis Marion University?
A lot: Francis Marion University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Francis Marion University look at legacy status?
No. Francis Marion University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Francis Marion University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Francis Marion University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Francis Marion University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,231 a year at Francis Marion University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Francis Marion University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Francis Marion UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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