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Francis Marion University Women's Volleyball

Welcome to the Francis Marion University women's volleyball recruiting profile. Francis Marion competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Conference Carolinas from Florence, South Carolina. Led by head coach Lauren Baufield-Edwards, 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.
18
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Conference Carolinas
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

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 59% of matches over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Lauren Baufield-Edwards
Head Coach
(843) 661-1246·View profile
Courtney Abdur-Rahim
Assistant Coach
(843) 661-1246·View profile
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 18% of D2 women's volleyball 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
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 87% of D2 women's volleyball 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
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 15% of D2 women's volleyball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$275,210
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$42,398
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (843) 661-1362

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