Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina 29613-6162
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Strong graduate outcomes
Furman University is a private institution in Greenville with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1364, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
81% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $68,635 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,997.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1364
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
72.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.6%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
17
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
91%
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Beginnings (19th century) Furman Academy and Theological Institution was established by the South Carolina Baptist Convention and incorporated in December 1825 in Edgefield.
- •Through 1850, average enrollment was 10 students, and it was at constant risk of insolvency.
- •From 1829 to 1834, it operated in the High Hills of the Santee (now Stateburg, South Carolina).
Source: Wikipedia
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