Greenville, SC

Furman University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Furman University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Greenville, SC.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification.
Furman University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

43% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 10,813 applied, 4,644 accepted, and 608 enrolled in Furman.
251 men and 355 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,340 SAT, 31 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,340 and ACT score is 31. The SAT score of 1340 is high, 90 to 94 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total126013401430
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing650680720
Math610660710
ACT Score
Composite283132
Math262831
English293335
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $59,770 for undergraduate programs and $14,796 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 2.50% compared to last year at Furman University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

2,221 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $38,146.
For freshmen, 647 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $40,954.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 2,554 students enrolled Furman in 2025.
By gender, 1,042 men and 1,512 women students are enrolled.
There are 2,383 undergraduate and 171 graduate students.
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144 Major Programs

  • 6 programs through online
  • 14 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Furman is 79% and the transfer-out rate is 19%.
The retention rate is 91% for full-time and 91% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
79%
Transfer-out Rate
19%
Retention Rate
91%
Students to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 327 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Furman and the average faculty salary is $93,593. The studetns to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
There are 997 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $68,738.
Number of Faculties
327
Average Faculty Salary
$93,593
Number of Staffs
997
Average Staff Salary
$68,738

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Furman University is a member of Southern Conference (SoCon).
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