F
#1 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

Furman Admission Requirements

Greenville, South Carolina

 0 Reviews

Chances of getting into Furman University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
71%
Admission Difficulty for Furman University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Furman and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Furman is 71%.  It ranks #15 in South Carolina for lowest rate of acceptance. Furman is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 5,119 out of 7,174 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 14 percent on standardized admission tests. Furman University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.61. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Furman application fee is $50 and applications are due by Jan 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Furman University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 26% of students submitted SAT scores and 29% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Furman SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1240-1422
Applicants Submitting SAT 
26%
SAT Scores for Furman University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 630
SAT Math 25th 610
SAT Composite 25th 1240
SAT Scores for Furman University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 720
SAT Math 75th 702
SAT Composite 75th 1422
Average SAT Score 1330

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Furman University?

Furman University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Furman University score in the top 19 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1240-1422.

Find other colleges with similar SAT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Furman University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1422 and Above Good >82%
1331 to 1422 Avg + 71%-82%
1240 to 1331 Avg - 56%-71%
1149 to 1240 Reach 40%-56%
Less than 1149 Low <40%
Calculate My Chances 
Connect with Furman

Engage with counselors on a personal level to demonstrate your interest in their school and get answers to all of your admissions-related questions.

Sponsored by CollegeVine

Furman ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
29-33 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
29%
ACT Scores for Furman University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 29
ACT Math 25th 26
ACT Composite 25th 29
ACT Scores for Furman University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 35
ACT Math 75th 31
ACT Composite 75th 33
Average ACT Score 31

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Furman?

Furman University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Furman regularly accepts students who score 29 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 9 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 29-33.

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Furman University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
33 and Above Good >82%
31 to 33 Avg + 71%-82%
29 to 31 Avg - 56%-71%
27 to 29 Reach 40%-56%
Less than 27 Low <40%
Calculate My Chances 

Furman GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.61
Typical High School Grades 
B+

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 3.61 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #16 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 71% of students who apply.

 What do these ratings mean?

Explore more colleges with similar GPA requirements

High School GPA's for admitted Furman University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 17.97% Good
3.75 to 3.99 25.35% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 20.89% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 18.28% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 12.14% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 5.23% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.15% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

69% of Furman University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Furman University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 39.5%
Top 25% of class 69%
Top 50% of class 93%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Furman University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,180 2,994 7,174
Accepted 3,105 2,014 5,119
Acceptance Rate 74% 67% 71%
Enrolled 374 282 656
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 12% 14% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Furman University is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Furman University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Furman University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Considered but not required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Furman University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

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?

26% of students submit their SAT scores to Furman. 29% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Furman University?

71% of those who apply are granted admission to Furman. Admission competition is low and the college has very high 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 1240 and 1422. 26% 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 29 and 33. 29% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.