Francis Marion University is a four-year public university in Florence, South Carolina. Founded in 1970, FMU’s mission is to deliver an outstanding higher education experience to the people of the Pee Dee region. With one of the lowest tuitions among state universities, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1, Francis Marion students benefit from affordability and access to education not found at larger institutions.

Thanks to a broad range of undergraduate degrees and graduate programs, FMU provides our students with pathways to meaningful careers. For over 50 years, Francis Marion University’s impact has been felt in the region, state and beyond, both through the quality graduates we produce and our support of education, culture and the arts.