Published cost of attendance is $23,850. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $9,723, middle-income families pay around $11,582, higher-income families pay approximately $17,435.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $23,850 |
| Tuition and Fees | $21,544 |
| Room and Board | $9,432 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,238 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,464 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $11,386 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,723 |
| $30–48k | $9,449 |
| $48–75k | $11,582 |
| $75–110k | $13,788 |
| $110k+ | $17,435 |
Published cost of attendance is $23,850. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $9,723, middle-income families pay around $11,582, higher-income families pay approximately $17,435. Azimuth ranks Francis Marion University #397 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 72.2 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,787. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,141, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is moderate relative to earnings. Manageable for most graduates, but higher-debt borrowers should plan carefully.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Francis Marion University earn median 4-year earnings of $52,141, placing Francis Marion University in the 12.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Francis Marion University in the 55.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Francis Marion University #1148 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect the institution's strong alignment with regional health-care and professional-services employment, where demand for graduates remains steady and career pathways are well-established. The earnings pattern centers on health and allied-health fields, which dominate Francis Marion University's degree output and drive the institution's return profile. Nursing is the largest program with 77 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $72,580, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 64 students earning $51,447, and the The Psychology, General program graduates 62 students earning $37,288. Together, these three programs represent the institutional core and anchor the consistent earnings outcomes that characterize Francis Marion University's graduate profile. The concentration in health and professional disciplines creates a cohesive labor-market story: graduates enter fields with sustained regional hiring, clear credential-to-employment pathways, and earnings that grow steadily through the early career years.
