Francis Marion University Acceptance Rate
Florence, South Carolina · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,489
- Admitted
- 2,869
- Yield
- 22%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Francis Marion University's acceptance rate has risen from 59.1% in 2014–15 to 82.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 3,759 to 3,489 (-7%) over that period.
Its 82.2% rate makes Francis Marion University more selective than about 37% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 31 tracked South Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 13%.
Francis Marion University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 22% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,759 | 2,222 | 59.1% | 757 |
| 2015–16 | 3,681 | 2,167 | 58.9% | 739 |
| 2016–17 | 3,738 | 2,301 | 61.6% | 729 |
| 2017–18 | 3,787 | 2,274 | 60% | 690 |
| 2018–19 | 4,200 | 2,696 | 64.2% | 762 |
| 2019–20 | 4,252 | 2,893 | 68% | 720 |
| 2020–21 | 4,266 | 3,210 | 75.2% | 727 |
| 2021–22 | 3,028 | 2,608 | 86.1% | 699 |
| 2022–23 | 3,523 | 2,921 | 82.9% | 612 |
| 2023–24 | 3,489 | 2,869 | 82.2% | 632 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,442 | 2,007 | 82.2% |
| Men | 1,047 | 862 | 82.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–590 | 19% |
| SAT Math | 430–548 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–23 | 15% |
How Francis Marion University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Francis Marion University's acceptance rate?
Francis Marion University's acceptance rate is 82.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,869 admitted of 3,489 applicants).
Is Francis Marion University test optional?
Francis Marion University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Francis Marion University?
Francis Marion University received 3,489 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,869.
What SAT score do you need for Francis Marion University?
Admitted students at Francis Marion University typically scored 470–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 430–548 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Francis Marion University getting harder to get into?
Francis Marion University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 59.1% in 2014–15 to 82.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.fmarion.edu/.