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Furman University
Greenville, SC · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 43%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $31,764
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Median earnings
- $70,201
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Furman University is a private nonprofit college in Greenville, SC with 2,379 undergraduates. It admits 43% of applicants, and admitted students average 1371 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $31,764 per year ($17,649 for families earning under $30,000). 74% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $70,201 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 43%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 8,406
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,419
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 14%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing650–720
200800
SAT Math610–710
200800
ACT Composite28–32
136
What Furman University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $79,231
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $61,444
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$17,649
- $30–48k$16,013
- $48–75k$25,245
- $75–110k$26,292
- $110k+$42,171
Get a personal estimate with Furman University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 74%
- Freshman retention
- 91%
- Median earnings
- $70,201
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,379
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 15%
- White73%
- Hispanic7%
- Black6%
- Asian3%
Furman University FAQ
What is Furman University's acceptance rate?+
Furman University admits 43% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Furman University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 650–720 on SAT Reading and Writing and 610–710 on SAT Math; the average total is 1371.
What ACT score do you need for Furman University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 28–32.
Is Furman University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Furman University?+
In Fall 2023, 8,406 students applied to Furman University and 4,419 were admitted; 620 enrolled.
Does Furman University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Furman University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Furman University require an essay?+
Furman University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Furman University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $79,231 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $31,764.
What is Furman University's graduation rate?+
74% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 218070 · How we use this data
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