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 |
Furman University sits on a 750-acre campus in Greenville, South Carolina, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and approximately 60 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1826 as a Baptist institution, Furman now operates as a private liberal arts university with Georgian-style architecture centered around a man-made lake. The university maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs across more than 40 areas of study, with particular strengths in sustainability science, health sciences, and business administration. Furman requires students to live on campus for their first three years, housing them in traditional residence halls and apartment-style accommodations. The Furman Paladins compete in NCAA Division I athletics as members of the Southern Conference, with notable programs in men's golf and women's golf.
Ratings
Overall
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 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#96 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#85 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#1 in Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
#88 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1260/1425 |
| ACT | 28/32 |
| GPA | 3.61 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $410 |
| Room and Board | $15,868 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $77,180 |
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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Last updated February 24, 2025