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82.9%Acceptance
$11,160Tuition
2,640Students
43%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$43,888Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$11,160
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,544
Average Net Price
$13,451
Students Receiving Financial Aid
38.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,898
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,898
Books & Supplies
$1,198
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,256
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
40.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
43.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
38.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $10,670
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,892
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,205
$75,001 – $110,000 $17,514
$110,001+ $17,623

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $10,670 annually at Francis Marion, while those making over $110,000 pay $17,623. The net price stays relatively affordable across all income brackets. Over four years, total costs range from about $43,000 to $70,000 depending on family income.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $27,000, translating to monthly payments of $286. With median earnings of $43,888 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 7.8% of monthly income. The 40.76% loan repayment rate suggests many students struggle to keep up with payments despite relatively modest debt loads.

Low-income families get the strongest deal here. Net costs for families earning under $48,000 stay below $13,000 annually, making Francis Marion one of South Carolina's more accessible public universities. The 38.84% of students receiving Pell Grants benefit most from the university's affordable structure.

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