Furman University

Greenville, SC · Large suburb

AskSchool #132 of 300Private nonprofitLiberal arts collegeTest optional
Acceptance rate
43.0%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$30,308
Sticker price $76,798
Graduation rate
79%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$68,635
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
43.0%
Applicants (fall 2023)
8,406
Admitted (fall 2023)
4,419
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
620
Yield (admitted who enroll)
14%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
57%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
47%
SAT reading, middle 50%
650–720
SAT math, middle 50%
610–710
ACT composite, middle 50%
28–32
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
28% / 25%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$16,401
Family income $30–48k$17,290
Family income $48–75k$21,041
Family income $75–110k$27,736
Family income $110k+$39,310
Full sticker price (per year)
$76,798
Tuition & fees – in-state
$59,770
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$59,770
Median debt at graduation
$23,250
Students with federal loans
28%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
79%
Freshmen who return for year 2
91%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$35,856
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$68,635

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
2,379
Graduate students
171
Student-to-faculty ratio
10 : 1
Women
58%
Students receiving Pell grants
13%
Full-time faculty
84%

Undergraduate diversity

White73%
Hispanic7.2%
Black6.0%
International6.0%
Two or more3.8%
Asian3.4%
Unknown0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%
Pacific Islander0.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing16%
Social Sciences11%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences11%
Physical Sciences7.9%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness7.2%
Psychology6.9%
Communication & Journalism6.0%
Visual & Performing Arts5.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

Davis
Elizabeth
Main phone
(864) 294-2000
Address
3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613-6162

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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