Furman University
About Furman University
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Furman University is a private liberal arts university in Greenville, South Carolina. It offers programs in communications, political science, biology, and music, with an 85% graduation rate and a scenic lakeside campus at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Founded
1826
Location
Greenville, South Carolina
Students
2,550
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
43%
Selective
Graduation Rate
78.8%
Near national average
Tuition
$59,770
Per year
Avg Net Price
$30,308
After financial aid
SAT Average
1371
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$68,635
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Very Selective
43 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
Free
Early
Nov 1
Regular
Jan 15
Furman University accepts 43% of applicants, with admitted students averaging around 1371 on the SAT. If you're near or above that range, you have a strong chance.
SAT Scores
1371/ 1600
ACT Scores
31/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Above Average
78.8% complete their degree within six years
Retention
90.6%
4-Year Grad
75%
6-Year Grad
81%
Teaching Quality
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
83.6%
$/Student
$25.7K
Class Size
Small
75% of students graduate on time, and 83.6% of courses are taught by full-time faculty. That personal instruction helps keep students on track.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$59,770
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$16,504
Books & Supplies
$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance
$76,798
After Financial Aid
$30,308
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$16,401
Receive Grants
13.2%
Take Loans
27.8%
The total cost of attendance runs about $76,798/yr, including $16,504 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $30,308.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Furman University fund their education.
While in School
13.2%
Get Grants
Free money
27.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$83,896
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$23,250
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$246/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Only 27.8% of students take out federal loans, and those who do graduate with a median of $23,250. Many students here manage to minimize borrowing.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Furman University.
Gender
57.8%
Female
42%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
2,379
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
171
Graduates
12.4%
First-Gen
20 yrs
Avg Age
0.4%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 58% of the student body. 6.1% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
2,379
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Liberal Arts
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Furman University fields 9 varsity teams with 464 student athletes, about 20% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division I-FCS
Conference
Southern
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
9
Biggest: Track & Cross Country
Student Athletes
464
20% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
57% / 43%
265
Men
199
Women
6
Men's Teams
8
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Furman Universityearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$68,635
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Political Science and Government
$34K
58 grads
1yr Earnings
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
—
55 grads
Communication and Media Studies
$42K
47 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$49K
45 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$29K
42 grads
1yr Earnings
Biology, General
$29K
36 grads
1yr Earnings
Earnings grow steadily here: $51K at six years, $51K at eight, and $69K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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