FMU-Florence 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,160

Cost of attendance at Francis Marion University in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,544

Cost of attendance at Francis Marion University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Francis Marion University was $13,299. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at FMU-Florence

FMU-Florence net price calculator

$13,299

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in South Carolina and nationwide.

South Carolina's average	$16,874
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of FMU-Florence for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$13,299	$919 (7%)	$10,877	$11,809	$14,985	$16,612	$17,437
2021	$12,380	$593 (5%)	$11,137	$11,390	$14,178	$15,960	$16,989
2020	$12,973	$1,177 (10%)	$11,548	$11,143	$13,612	$15,464	$17,268
2019	$11,796	$139 (1%)	$9,743	$10,824	$14,424	$15,916	$17,925
2018	$11,935	$1,865 (19%)	$9,726	$10,951	$14,625	$16,401	$17,787
2017	$10,070	$1,124 (10%)	$8,882	$9,927	$11,788	$15,378	$15,843
2016	$11,194	$709 (7%)	$10,373	$10,317	$13,345	$15,986	$14,786
2015	$10,485	$1,966 (16%)	$9,491	$9,845	$12,100	$13,666
2014	$12,451	--	$10,478	$12,350	$14,356	$15,140

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Francis Marion University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$24,351	$107	$11,160	$11,946	$1,245
2021	$24,244	No change	$11,160	$11,946	$1,138
2020	$24,244	$608 (2%)	$11,160	$11,927	$1,157
2019	$24,852	$1,610 (7%)	$11,976	$11,846	$1,030
2018	$23,242	$551 (2%)	$10,742	$11,492	$1,008
2017	$22,691	$604 (3%)	$10,428	$11,260	$1,003
2016	$22,087	$460 (2%)	$10,100	$11,016	$971
2015	$21,627	$708 (3%)	$9,760	$10,800	$1,067
2014	$20,919	$840 (4%)	$9,386	$10,521	$1,012
2013	$21,759	--	$9,066	$11,257	$1,436

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at FMU-Florence? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $8,230 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at FMU-Florence is $914 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: FMU-Florence estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,245.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, FMU-Florence estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,716

If living off-campus, with family: $3,716

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,716
How much is FMU-Florence application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $41 and $41 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: FMU-Florence offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Francis Marion University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$519	$531
For out-of-state students	$1,038	$1,061

Housing and Meal

**FMU-Florence requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Francis Marion University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$8,230	1,413
2021	N/A	N/A	$8,230	1,539
2020	$3,854	$5,120	N/A	1,539
2019	$3,642	$5,120	N/A	1,539
2018	$3,458	$4,490	N/A	1,539
2017	$3,356	$4,360	N/A	1,539
2016	$3,250	$4,222	N/A	1,539

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Francis Marion University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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