Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Greenville, South Carolina |
| Online | furman.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Furman University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,174 prospective students applied, and 5,119 were granted admission. Of those admitted 656 enrolled in the school. 2,377 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 86 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $52,992 plus fees of $380. Furman is ranked 95 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Furman is rated within the top 20% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Furman University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#95 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#81 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#1 in Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
#261 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1240/1422 |
| ACT | 29/33 |
| GPA | 3.61 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $810 |
| Other Fees | $380 |
| Room and Board | $13,698 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $69,880 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 19% |
| Business | 11% |
| Biology | 8% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218070 IPEDS survey data for Furman University.
Current students may use the Furman University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.