Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Furman University is 67.02% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.85%. 3,130 men and 4,384 women applied to Furman and 1,939 men and 3,097 women students were accepted.
Among them, 275 men and 372 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Furman.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 7,514 | 3,130 | 4,384 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 5,036 | 1,939 | 3,097 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 647 | 275 | 372 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 67.02% | 61.95% | 70.64% | - | - |
| Yield | 12.85% | 14.18% | 12.01% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 187 students (29% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 198 students (31%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Furman.
The median SAT score is 1,340 with 680 SAT EBRW and 660 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 730 and the 25th percentile is 640. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 725 and 25th percentile is 620 .
The median ACT composite score is 30 with 75th percentile score of 32 and 25th percentile score of 27 at Furman. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 32.
The SAT and ACT scores at Furman University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1260 | 1340 | 1455 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 640 | 680 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 660 | 725 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 30 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT English | 26 | 32 | 34 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Furman. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Furman University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
Application fee is $55 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Furman.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Graduate Application Fees | $55 |
| Admission Information | www.furman.edu/admissions-aid/ |
| Online Application | www.furman.edu/admissions-aid/apply/prospective-first-year-students/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate |