Francis Marion University

Date: Dec 22 2007
Major: Psychology (This Major's Salary over time)
Wow!! I read the last 7 or 8 positive posts and laughed. Who wouldnt? They are obviously made by the same person, FMUs Admissions, or even the president himself. For several months, they tried hard to keep students from viewing this site. They even forced out the staff who resisted obeying such an order. Now, they are trying to spam the site to keep up with the negative comments.

On the other hand, I agree this university used to be decent and good. I was there from 1989 and left in 1991 for personal reasons. Then, when I returned to finish my degree, I was shocked to discover the new FMU. The school has gone down big time. The good professors have either retired, left for better places, or are on their way out. The college became a shelter for crime. I met many students who are perpetual criminals. They are drug dealers and pimps who lure naive kids to sin. Even some of the employees of the university including Security are involved in such a business. What happened to the fine university that I knew? So many people are asking the same question and I think it all comes down to the quality of students. Since the year 2000, this school has been losing students to the neighboring colleges such as Coastal Carolina U and Darlington Tech. I think, while these have made major improvements, which led them to double and triple in size, FMU has been trying to keep its head above the water by accepting every application. Instead of improving its services, FMU decided to invest in PR and advertisements, which help in bringing new students but these dont last very long because they are the kind of students with no interest in academic stuff. They just want a piece of paper to help them get a job. When they find out that a degree from FMU isnt going to help them, they drop out. My advice if you are a student at FMU already, get out before its too late. If you are planning to apply, dont even try it. Instead, go to Darlington Tech or CCU. These two would cost you less and they have good reputation in the region. Check them out on this site and compare them with FMU. Good luck!