Campus & Student Life at Francis Marion University

Home to about 3,632 undergraduates in 2020, Francis Marion University is a small, public university located in Florence, South Carolina. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Francis Marion University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Francis Marion University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Francis Marion University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Francis Marion University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Francis Marion University Disability Services.

Francis Marion University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Francis Marion University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Francis Marion University for Veterans Guide.

Francis Marion University offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Francis Marion University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,632 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,852 (78.5%). Part-time attendance was 780 (21.5%).

Francis Marion University is Ranked #2,264 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Francis Marion University is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Francis Marion University #2264 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Francis Marion University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Francis Marion University Diversity Guide.

Francis Marion University Competes in the NCAA

Francis Marion University has a total of 216 student athletes, 121 men and 95 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Francis Marion University Athletics