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       95% of our students are from South Carolina 83% receive some type of financial assistance and/or scholarships One of the lowest tuition rates in the state Average class size is 21 students 83% Faculty hold highest degrees in their fields Student: Faculty Ratio is 16:1 12 Men’s and Women’s Sports (Division 1 – Golf, Women’s Soccer – Division 2 in other sports.) 2

Fall 2012 Total Enrollment

Headcount

   Undergraduate 3780 Graduate Total Headcount 311 4091

FTE

   Undergraduate 3433 Graduate Total FTE 122 3555 3

Freshmen Enrollment Sets New Record

Freshmen Applications New Freshmen SC Students SC Counties SC High Schools Other States

Fall 2012

3908 814 782 42 162 12

Fall 2011 Fall 2010

3841 3596 743 702 40 163 12 738 696 46 154 15 4

Ten Year Comparison Freshman Enrollment

850 800 750 764 746 803 797 779 794 738 743 814 700 650 681 600 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

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Distribution of Freshmen by Geographic Region in SC

SC Region 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Pee Dee Appalachian Catawba Central Midlands Low Country Savannah (Lower) Savannah (Upper) Trident Waccamaw Wateree TOTAL

298 25 13 71 20 20 4 73 56 66

646

387 19 20 83 19 25 13 58 64 70

758

341 13 17 61 13 26 8 69 73 75

696

323 26 15 69 17 33 4 81 71 63

702

358 29 21 79 13 37 6 86 82 71

782

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SC Top Feeder Schools

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Biology Business Undecided Education Psychology Chemistry Computer Science 8

Freshmen Enrollment by Gender and Race

2010 2011 2012 Newly Enrolled Freshmen 738 743 814

Male Students Female Students

Race

White, non-Hispanic Am. Indian/Alaskan Native Black, non-Hispanic Asian Native Hawaiian/Other Pac. Islander Hispanic Nonresident Alien Unknown Two or More Races 259 479 353 1 323 12 4 10 11 21 3 35.10% 64.90% 47.80% 0.10% 43.80% 1.60% 0.50% 1.40% 1.50% 2.80% 0.40% 255 488 34.30% 65.70% 308 7 392 6 0 10 9 10 1 41.50% 0.90% 52.80% 0.80% 0.00% 1.30% 1.20% 1.30% 0.10% 247 30.30% 567 69.70% 372 45.70% 4 0.50% 406 49.90% 11 1.40% 0 0.00% 8 7 6 1.00% 0.90% 0.70% 0 0.00% 9

Out-of-State Students

The largest number of new out-of-state students enrolled from the following states:       Florida North Carolina Georgia Kentucky Alaska Texas 10

New Transfer Student Numbers Transfer Applicants Transfer Admitted Transfer Enrolled 647 416 288 11

International Students

New international students this fall enrolled from the following countries:  Australia  Brazil  France  Germany  India  Kenya  Norway  United Kingdom 12

Admissions Policies

 Must Meet CHE Course Guidelines (Two years of the same foreign language is required.)  SAT/ACT Requirements  800 SAT (Critical Reading + Math)  17 ACT Composite Score  GPA  3.0 with minimum test scores  Sliding scale for other students 13

Admissions Timelines

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Rolling Admissions Policy

 Admitting now for the Fall of 2013  Will process application within 5 to 7 business days (if all materials are here) 

Matriculation Deposit

 $107  Refundable until May 1, 2013  Also serves as Student’s Orientation Fee 14

Visit, Visit, Visit

Fall Open House Dates

Saturday, October 20 th Saturday, November 10 th

Tours

Weekdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Other times by appointment 15

Scholarship Opportunities Distinction Scholars

 $1,000 annually  1100 SAT or 24 ACT and 3.0 GPA  Will be awarded after admission to all who qualify until March 15 th . Awarded based on availability after that date.

 Application and Interview not required 16

Scholarship Opportunities Robert E. McNair Scholars

 Full tuition, room and board (All expenses paid)  1100 SAT or 24 ACT and 3.0 GPA  Study abroad and honors housing included  Interest in public service, broadly defined  Must be a SC resident  Complete McNair application online  Finalists compete by invitation only  Will award up to 3 Scholarships for 2013  Deadline is November 19, 2012 17

Scholarship Opportunities Patriot Scholars

     $5,000 each year 1100 SAT or 24 ACT and 3.0 GPA Will award up to 15 Scholarships Must be invited to interview on campus (required) Renewable with 30 credit hours and a 3.0 GPA 18

Scholarship Opportunities Education Fellow

 $5,000 per year  1100 SAT or 24 ACT and 3.0 GPA  Must be part of the Teacher Cadet Program in SC (Partner High School’s given first preference)  Interview required  One scholar named each year 19

Scholarship Opportunities Fellows Scholars

 $1,500 to $2,500 per year  1100 SAT or 24 ACT and 3.0 GPA  Apply online  Campus interview required 20

General Academic

Scholarship

Reminders     On campus interviews are required for all scholarships except the Distinction Scholarships.

Deadline to apply for scholarships is March 15 each year except the McNair Scholarships. That deadline is November 19, 2012.

th of 100% of students who came for on campus interviews increased their $1,000 Distinction Scholarships by at least $500. Participation in the Honors Program and Honors Housing is recommended.

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FMU Freshmen Academic Scholarships

Scholarship Name

McNair Scholars Patriot Scholars Education Fellows Fellows Scholars Distinction Scholars Pee Dee Scholars

Total Scholarship Offers Awards Offered 3 @ $14,500 21 @ $5000 1 @ $5000 98 @ $1850 (avg.) 178 @ $1000 16 @ $1000 317 for $528,800

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S.C. Freshmen State Scholarship Awards

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2012

Palmetto Fellows Scholars 22 LIFE Scholars HOPE Scholars 412 244 Total State Scholarships 668 SC freshmen with State scholarship funds 85% I ncrease in State Scholarships 20%

2011

12 356 189 557 79% 23

Admissions Office Staff

 Perry Wilson  Lisa Knell  Larrissa Clavon  Antwan Jacobs  Brianna Miller  Lauren Stanton  Jerry Clapper  Shaunna Price  Susan Skinner Director of Admissions Assistant Director Admissions Counselor Admissions Counselor Admissions Counselor Admissions Counselor Receptionist Assistant Data Coordinator Data Coordinator 24

Questions and Answers!

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Contact Us

Francis Marion University Office of Admissions PO Box 100547 Florence, SC 29502-0547 Phone: 843-661-1231 or 800-368-7551 Fax: 843-661-4635 Email addresses: [email protected]

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