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Overview

Furman
Location Greenville, SC
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 2,443
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #102
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website furman.edu
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Costs

Furman
Tuition (In State) $55,392
Tuition (Out of State) $55,392
Room & Board $15,148
Avg Net Price $33,370
Avg Grant Aid $36,384
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

Furman
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 7,514
Admitted 5,036
Acceptance Rate 67%
Enrolled % 12.8%
Avg High School GPA 3.61
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Very High
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 27/32
SAT Range 1260/1455
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 15, 2025

Academics

Furman
Student to Faculty Ratio 9:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (19%)
  • Business (11%)
  • Biology (8%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (7%)
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (7%)

Outcomes

Furman
Graduation Rate 87%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $54,300
Making Student Loan Payments 82%
Median Student Loan Debt $25,443
Median Loan Payment $263

Diversity

Furman
% Men 40%
% Women 60%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 78%
% Black 5%
% Hispanic 4%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 6%
% Unknown Race 2%

Students

Furman
% In-State 37%
% Out-of-State 60%

Campus

Furman
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/