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Furman University

Greenville, South Carolina 29613-6162

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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.

Established
1826
Motto
Christo et Doctrinae
Mascot
Paladin
Type
Private liberal arts university
Conference
NCAA Division I athletics
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

23 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Visit
53%Acceptance
1364SAT Avg
2,322Students
9:1Student:Faculty
81%Grad Rate
$68,635Earnings 10yr
$29,997Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Furman University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate52.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1364

Reading & WritingMid: 675
650720
MathMid: 656
610705

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31
2832

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

52.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1364

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$58,312
Room & Board$15,868
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$73,760
Average Net Price$29,997
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,190
$30–48K$16,294
$48–75K$24,978
$75–110K$29,927
$110K+$37,271

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$29,997

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (54)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,322
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
12%
Pell Grant Recipients
11%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73%
Black 7%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate81.5%
Freshman Retention90.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,796
8 Years$57,288
10 Years$68,635

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$52,800
Men
$68,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#149
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#68

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from SC state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
93 mi(161 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
138 mi(239 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
222 mi(385 min)

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