School Information

76.6
Total Enrollment 2,962
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 11 : 1

Furman University

http://www.furman.edu
3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, South Carolina 29613-6162
(864) 294-2000

A private liberal arts university founded in 1826 and nationally acclaimed for its academic excellence, Engaged Learning program, Division I athletics and campus beauty

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 6%
 
School Costs

At Furman University, 85.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 79.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $21,745), and 36% receive loans ($6,401 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,170.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Furman University is $24,220 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,414 people applied to Furman University. Of the applicants, 57.0% were admitted (58.0% male & 57.0% female ) and 30.0% accepted (29.0% male and 30.0% female)

Of the 2,753 undergraduate students at Furman University, 5.0% are part-time. A majority (95.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 75.0% of the 209 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     32.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     92.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     75.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     79.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     83.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     86.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 01/15
Admissions Office Phone 864-294-2000
Admissions Office Email web@furman.edu
Admissions Office Address 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC, 29613
Admissions Transfer URL http://www2.furman.edu/admission/EngageFurman/LifeAtFurman/Pages/VisitCampus.aspx
Admissions Website http://www.engagefurman.com/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.engagefurman.com

In order to be accepted to Furman University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Furman University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 590
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 690
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 590
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 680
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 580
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 680
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 26
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 30
ACT English (25th Percentile) 26
ACT English (75th Percentile) 32
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 30
 
Furman University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 12
Asian Studies/Civilization 12
Biological and biomedical sciences 48
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 48
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 99
Accounting 27
Business Administration and Management, General 72
Communication, journalism, and related programs 35
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 35
Computer and information sciences and support services 5
Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Computer Science 2
Information Science/Studies 3
Education 21 26 43
Education, General 3 0
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 5
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 3
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation 0
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 8
Elementary Education and Teaching 16 0
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 14
Music Teacher Education 7
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Reading Teacher Education 0
Secondary School Administration/Principalship 9
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 21
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 4
Engineering 0
Engineering, Other 0
English language and literature/letters 33
English Language and Literature, General 33
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 32
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 0
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 1
French Language and Literature 6
German Language and Literature 2
Latin Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 22
History 58
History, General 58
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0
General Studies 0
Mathematics and statistics 5
Mathematics, General 5
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 26
Mathematics and Computer Science 2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 12
Neuroscience 12
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 41
Health and Physical Education, General 0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 41
Philosophy and religious studies 28
Philosophy 15
Religion/Religious Studies 13
Physical sciences 44 5
Chemistry, General 28 5
Geology/Earth Science, General 5
Physics, General 11
Psychology 23
Psychology, General 23
Social sciences 93
Economics, General 19
Political Science and Government, General 65
Sociology 9
Urban Studies/Affairs 0
Visual and performing arts 39
Art/Art Studies, General 11
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
Music Performance, General 12
Music Theory and Composition 2
Music, General 12
Music, Other 1
 
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