Furman Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 42.95%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1340. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $59,770
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Furman:
- Total Enrollment: 2,554, including 51 online students
- 2,383 Undergraduate, 171 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.8% men, 59.2% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 79%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 19%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 91%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 144 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 6 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 14 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's.
Furman Overview
Furman University (Furman) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Greenville, SC. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The Furman's tuition & fees is $59,770 for the academic year 2024-2025. 99% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $41,349.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,554 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
Furman's acceptance rate is 42.95% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.09%. The median SAT score is 1340 and the ACT score is 31.
Furman ranked 92nd in Liberal Arts Colleges and 7th in South Carolina Colleges rankings. Furman University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Furman University is $59,770. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,796.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $61,264 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,624.
| Undergraduate | $59,770 |
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| Graduate | $14,796 |
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| Undergraduate | $61,264 |
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| Graduate | $14,624 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Furman University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Furman
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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