Furman University

Greenville, SC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

B+

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About Furman University

Furman University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Greenville, SC, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 2,379 students. The acceptance rate is 43%. 79% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $68,635.

43%

Acceptance

$30,308

Net price

2,379

Enrollment

79%

Grad rate

Report Card

A-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

A-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

C+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

43%

Acceptance rate

1,371

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading650–720

SAT Math610–710

ACT Composite28–32

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$30,308

Average net price

$59,770

In-state tuition

$59,770

Out-of-state tuition

$16,504

Room & board

$1,250

Books & supplies

$76,798

Total cost of attendance

13%

Students receiving Pell grants

28%

Students with federal loans

$23,250

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$16,401

$30–48K

$17,290

$48–75K

$21,041

$75–110K

$27,736

$110K+

$39,310

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business15.9%

Social Sciences11.5%

Biology11.1%

Physical Sciences7.9%

Parks & Recreation7.2%

Psychology6.9%

Communications6.0%

Visual & Performing Arts5.1%

Computer Science4.4%

Education3.9%

After Graduation

$68,635

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$50,796

Median earnings (6 yrs)

79%

Graduation rate

91%

Retention rate

88%

Earn more than a HS grad

$25,690

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,379

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

12%

First-generation

Gender balance

58% women

42% men

Race & ethnicity

White

73%

Hispanic

Black

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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