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Francis Marion University Men's Golf

Welcome to the Francis Marion University men's golf recruiting profile. Francis Marion competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Big Sky Conference from Florence, South Carolina. Led by head coach Mark Gaynor, Francis Marion University pairs a 86% acceptance rate with a 43% graduation rate and a $11,727 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
9
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Big Sky Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
rural
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
4,565
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
86%
State
South Carolina
City
Florence
Address
4822 East Palmetto Street
Staff
Mark Gaynor
Head Coach
(843) 661-1352·View profile
Ben Hinman
Men's Golf Volunteer Assistant Coach
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Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 6% of D1 men's golf programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
70%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
43%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$36,304
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$43,888
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Affordability

This school is more affordable than 95% of D1 men's golf programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$10,394
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$20,768
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$11,727
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$41
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Program Resources

This program is better funded than 8% of D1 men's golf programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$232,955
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$49,274
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