A close-knit community with a 13:1 student-to-professor ratio, hands-on learning through internships and research, and faculty who know students by name, not just by ID number.

Tuition and fees run $5,580 per semester before scholarships and aid, and FMU has held tuition steady for eight consecutive years. Combined with strong aid packages, it's consistently ranked among South Carolina's most affordable options.

89% of FMU students receive some form of financial aid, and the university awards $69 million in aid annually, including need-based grants, work study, and merit scholarships like the Academic Distinction and Darla Moore scholarships.

Yes, FMU offers Federal Work Study, a need-based program that lets students work part-time on campus and earn federally subsidized pay, a great way to gain experience and offset costs while still focusing on academics.

A completed application, a $41 fee, and a high school or college transcript. FMU is test optional, so ACT/SAT scores aren't required, though they can be submitted if you'd like them considered.

More than 75 majors and courses of study across the College of Liberal Arts and the Schools of Business, Education, and Health Sciences, spanning fields like nursing, engineering, psychology, and education.

FMU sits in Florence, South Carolina, in the Pee Dee region, about 80 miles from Columbia and 70 miles from Myrtle Beach, making it centrally located for both city access and coastal getaways. Florence itself is a growing hub, with new retail, healthcare, and housing development bringing fresh energy and opportunity to the area, all just minutes from campus.

Absolutely, take a look below for a sneak peek at our 400-acre campus, nestled among oak trees, pines, and azaleas in South Carolina's Pee Dee region. Nothing beats seeing it for yourself though, so we'd love to have you tour with us in person.

With more than 60 student organizations, fraternities, and sororities, plus NCAA Division II athletics, intramural sports, and campus traditions like the First Friday Festival, there's always something happening on campus.

Yes, FMU offers traditional residence halls for freshmen and sophomores, Village Apartments for upperclassmen, and Forest Villas for upperclassmen and graduate students, each offering a different level of independence.

Yes, FMU's Career Center offers personalized support, job fairs each semester, and connections to employers, and many students complete internships with organizations ranging from local businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

Yes, FMU partners with 12 institutions across 7 countries, and students can study abroad for a semester while still paying FMU tuition, or choose shorter faculty-led programs like the Wildsumaco Biological Station in Ecuador.