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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.fmarion.eduUSAQS #99 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Francis Marion University
Francis Marion University (FMU) is a public university located in Florence, South Carolina. Founded in 1970 as Francis Marion College and later gaining university status, FMU offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus on liberal arts and professional education. It serves a primarily regional student population and is known for small class sizes and close student-faculty interaction.
Key Facts
QS World Rank
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Live portal snapshot
QS #99 · 2026QS #150 · 2023US News #180 · 2023Times Higher Education #200 · 2023
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Suburban, 400 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialIntimate Community
1/10
Diversity
8/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
$18,612 avg starting salary
87% placement rate
Popular fields
medicinebusiness
Top Recruiters
AmazonGoogleMicrosoftDeloitteJPMorgan
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Student Life
4,000 students (100 international)
Campus: Suburban, 400 acres
Location: Florence, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
LibrarySports ComplexStudent HousingDining HallAcademic Classrooms
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 76%
IELTS: Overall 6
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6
💡Acceptance rate: 76%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.0
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
