Overview
Student Population
| 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 5,194 prospective students applied, and 3,389 were granted admission. Of those admitted 519 enrolled in the school. 2,408 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 159 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $51,712 plus fees of $380. Furman is ranked 91 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Furman University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#91 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#77 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#1 in Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
#215 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1230/1400 |
| ACT | 29/32 |
| Weighted GPA | 3.62 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $810 |
| Other Fees | $380 |
| Room and Board | $13,362 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,970 |
| Total One Year Cost | $68,234 |
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% |
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.