Furman Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Furman University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Exceptional | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
How hard is it to get into Furman and can I get accepted? The school has a 61% acceptance rate ranking it #15 in South Carolina for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 3,339 out of 5,469 applicants were admitted making Furman a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has extremely high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 16 percent. Furman University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
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Find out which students are getting accepted at Furman, which are not, and how your GPA, SAT, or ACT scores compare.
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Furman SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 630 |
| SAT Math 25th | 600 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1230 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 710 |
| SAT Math 75th | 700 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1410 |
| Average SAT Score | 1320 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Furman University?
Furman University typically requires applicants to be in the top 20 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1230 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1140. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1320 out of 1600. The school ranks #1 in South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score. 40 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1410 and Above | Good | >73% |
| 1320 to 1410 | Avg + | 61%-73% |
| 1230 to 1320 | Avg - | 48%-61% |
| 1140 to 1230 | Reach | 35%-48% |
| Less than 1140 | Low | <35% |
Furman ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 27 |
| ACT Math 25th | 25 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 28 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 34 |
| ACT Math 75th | 30 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 32 |
| Average ACT Score | 30 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Furman?
Admission data indicates that Furman regularly accepts students with ACT's of 28 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 12 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 26 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 30 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 32 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #1 in South Carolina for highest average ACT composite score. 50 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Furman University.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 32 and Above | Good | >73% |
| 30 to 32 | Avg + | 61%-73% |
| 28 to 30 | Avg - | 48%-61% |
| 26 to 28 | Reach | 35%-48% |
| Less than 26 | Low | <35% |
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Furman GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into Furman University?
Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Furman. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Furman University was 3.74 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #6 in South Carolina for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Furman accepts 61% of students who apply.
*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.74 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.
High School Class Rank
76% of Furman University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 48% |
| Top 25% of class | 76% |
| Top 50% of class | 93% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 7% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 1% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,256 | 2,213 | 5,469 |
| Accepted | 2,096 | 1,243 | 3,339 |
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 56% | 61% |
| Enrolled | 418 | 293 | 711 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 20% | 24% | 21% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Furman University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Recommended |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | No |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| C |
Centre CollegeDanville, Kentucky |
| D |
Denison UniversityGranville, Ohio |
| E |
Earlham CollegeRichmond, Indiana |
| A |
American UniversityWashington, District Of Columbia |
| R |
Rhodes CollegeMemphis, Tennessee |
| H |
Holy Cross CollegeNotre Dame, Indiana |
| B |
Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, Pennsylvania |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218070 IPEDS survey data for Furman University.
FAQs
Does Furman University prefer SAT or ACT?
40% of students submit their SAT scores to Furman. 50% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Furman University?
61% of those who apply are granted admission to Furman. Admission competition is low and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Furman University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1230 and 1410. 40% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Furman University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 28 and 32. 50% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
