Dr. Luther F. Carter President | Francis Marion University
Dr. Luther F. Carter President | Francis Marion University
The county’s universities were represented by 212 men and 102 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Most of Florence County students (255) played for Francis Marion University during this period.
Florence County paid a total of $1,746,681 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that baseball was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and soccer.
Students who play sports often have higher graduation rates than non-athletes. More female than male athletes graduate.
The average institutional gift aid for student-athletes is $17,000, with 80% of them receive some kind of academic grant or need-based scholarship.
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Marion University | 2,685 | 255 | 10.5 |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | 988 | 59 | 16.7 |
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