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Furman University

Greenville, SC

Furman University

Greenville, SC

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Tuition & Fees

$62,170

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
720
25th
650
75th
710
25th
610
75th
35
25th
29
75th
31
25th
26
75th
32
25th
28
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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

10

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

42%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,644
Declined 6,169
Total Received 10,813
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Enrollment

2,383

undergraduate students

171

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1826, Furman University is a private liberal arts university that is known for its strong programs in the humanities, sciences, and business. It is located on an 800-acre campus in Greenville, South Carolina—five miles from Greenville, at the foot of Paris Mountain.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,554
Established in 1826
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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750-acre campus in Greenville (population: 68,219). Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation downtown and to airports.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Furman University
3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, SC
29613

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
41%
Top 1/4
71%
Top 1/2
92%
Bottom 1/2
8%
Bottom 1/4
2%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
720
25th
650
75th
710
25th
610
75th
35
25th
29
75th
31
25th
26
75th
32
25th
28

Admissions Facts

Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Admit Rate

42%

acceptance rate

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$41,349

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $59,770
Housing $9,458
Food $7,046
Additional fees $2,400
Books & supplies $1,250
Total $79,924
Average Financial Aid - $41,349
Total with Avg. Aid $38,575
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Financial Aid Resources

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Financial Aid Office

P: 864 294-2204
F: 864 294-3127
financialaid@furman.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes
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Athletic Conferences

Athletic conference memberships
Southern Conference (Division I, Football I-AA)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes yes
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology yes
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other yes
Community Organization and Advocacy yes
Computer Science yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Data Analytics, General yes
Design and Visual Communications, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities yes
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
French Language and Literature yes
General Studies yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other yes
History, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching yes
Latin Language and Literature yes
Linguistics yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music Theory and Composition yes
Music, General yes
Music, Other yes
Musical Theatre yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes
Public Health, Other yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Secondary School Administration/Principalship yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sustainability Studies yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
Urban Studies/Affairs yes
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2,554

total students

30%

in-state

70%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

93%

2,383
students

Female
58%
1,380

Male
42%
1,003

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

2,366
students

Female
58%
1,371

Male
42%
995

1%

17
students

Female
53%
9

Male
47%
8

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Student Breakdown

72%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
6%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
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