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Furman University campus

🇺🇸 USA · South Carolina

Furman University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
43%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹56,14,315Out-of-state
Students
2,379Undergraduates
Students per teacher
10Student to faculty

About

Furman University is a private university in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1826 and named after Baptist pastor Richard Furman, the liberal arts university is the oldest private institution of higher learning in South Carolina. It became a secular university in 1992, while keeping Christo et Doctrinae (For Christ and Learning) as its motto. As of Fall 2021, it enrolls approximately 2,300 undergraduate students and 150 graduate students on its 750-acre (304 ha) campus.

Admissions planning estimate

43% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 15%–70.9%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 52.57%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 52.6% (4,419/8,406; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

43 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 10,813
Offered a place 4,644
Enrolled 608

13.1% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1260-1430
4001600
ACT composite28-32
136

What a year costs

₹72,81,984 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹56,14,315
  • Housing₹15,50,254
  • Books & supplies₹1,17,415
Sticker price ₹72,81,984
After aid (average) ₹28,46,891

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹56,14,315
Out-of-state ₹56,14,315

Average aid awarded: ₹42,24,779 a year.

Outcomes and support

90.6%
Retention
78.8%
Graduation
44%
Get financial aid
69%
From out of state

One teacher for every 10 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 72.6%
Hispanic 7.2%
African American 6.1%
Multiracial 3.8%
Asian 3.4%
Unknown 0.8%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0%

Key dates

  1. Early action 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  2. Early decision 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  3. Early decision II 15 Jan 2027 In 64 days
  4. Regular decision 15 Jan 2027 In 64 days
  5. Financial aid 1 Feb 2027 In 81 days
  6. Decisions out 15 Feb 2027 In 95 days

5 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Postbachelor's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classical and Ancient Studiesbachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Data Analyticsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Engineering, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Historybachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mathematics and Computer Sciencebachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Sustainability Studiesbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Urban Studies/Affairsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate42.95%
Total Applicants10813
Admitted Applicants4644
Enrolled Applicants608
Application Fee₹4,697
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Action Date2026-11-01
Early Decision Date2026-11-01
Early Decision II Date2027-01-15
Regular Decision Date2027-01-15
Financial Aid Date2027-02-01
Decision Notification Date2027-02-15

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1260
SAT Composite 75th %1430
ACT Composite 25th %28
ACT Composite 75th %32

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹56,14,315
Out-of-State Tuition₹56,14,315
Average Housing Cost₹15,50,254
Books & Supplies₹1,17,415
Average Net Price₹28,46,891
Students Receiving Aid44%
Average Aid Awarded₹42,24,779
Out-of-State Students69%

Student Body Diversity

African American6.05%
Asian3.36%
Hispanic7.19%
White72.55%
Multiracial3.78%
Native American0.21%
Pacific Islander0.04%
International6.05%
Unknown Race0.76%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate78.76%
Retention Rate90.61%
Student/Faculty Ratio10:1
Total Undergraduates2379

Contact

Street Address3300 Poinsett Hwy
ZIP Code29613
Phone(864) 294-2034
Websitehttps://www.furman.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/