Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University
Former name
Francis Marion College (1970–1992)
TypePublic university
Established1970
Endowment$165.5 million (22-23)
PresidentLuther F. Carter
Academic staff
210
Students4,045 (3,635 undergraduate) (Fall 2023)[1]
Location,
U.S.

34°11′25″N 79°39′15″W / 34.1904°N 79.6542°W / 34.1904; -79.6542
CampusRural, 468 acres (189 ha)
ColorsBlue, Red, & White
     
NicknamePatriots, Pats
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II, Conference Carolinas, NCAA Division I Southland Conference
MascotPatriot
Websitewww.fmarion.edu

Francis Marion University is a public university near Florence, South Carolina. It is named in honor of American Revolutionary War Brigadier General Francis Marion.