Francis Marion University's published cost of attendance is $23,850. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $9,723, families in the lower-middle range pay around $9,449, middle-income families pay about $11,582, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $13,788, and higher-income families pay roughly $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 |
Francis Marion University's published cost of attendance is $23,850. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $9,723, families in the lower-middle range pay around $9,449, middle-income families pay about $11,582, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $13,788, and higher-income families pay roughly $17,435. Azimuth ranks Francis Marion University #397 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Francis Marion's affordability profile reflects its public tuition structure and need-based aid reach. The university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works to close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay through a combination of grants and scholarships. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,787; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,141, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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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.
