Furman University

Greenville, SC

Furman University

Greenville, SC

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Tuition & Fees

$60,312

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
730
25th
640
75th
725
25th
620
75th
34
25th
26
75th
30
25th
25
75th
32
25th
27
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undergraduateRatios

41%

male

59%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

67%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,036
Declined 2,478
Total Received 7,514
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Private

2,283

undergraduate students

160

graduate students

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Location

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 2,443
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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
88%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
98%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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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
730
25th
640
75th
725
25th
620
75th
34
25th
26
75th
30
25th
25
75th
32
25th
27

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Moderately Selective

67%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,036
Declined 2,478
Total Received 7,514

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Study skills

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

99%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$35,600

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $58,312
Housing $9,094
Food $6,774
Additional fees $2,000
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $77,180
Average Financial Aid - $35,600
Total with Avg. Aid $41,580

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Financial Facts

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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

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, boxing, cycling, fencing, hockey, lacrosse, power lifting, rugby, soccer, swimming, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

equestrian sports, fencing, lacrosse, power lifting, rugby, soccer, swimming, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, cross-country, flag football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

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/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
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 Education and Teaching yes yes
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship yes
Engineering, Other 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
Information Science/Studies yes
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching yes
Latin Language and Literature yes
Linguistics yes
Mathematics and Computer Science 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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Most Popular Majors

  1. Health Sciences
  2. Business Administration
  3. Political Science

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,443

total students

37%

in-state

63%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

93%

2,283
students

Female
59%
1,339

Male
41%
944

7%

160
students

Female
76%
121

Male
24%
39

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

2,264
students

Female
59%
1,334

Male
41%
930

1%

19
students

Female
26%
5

Male
74%
14

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
76%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 3.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: July 1

Spring: December 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

68

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

60

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 46
Countries most often represented Canada
China
India
South Korea
Vietnam
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors

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