Furman University

Furman University is a private, nonprofit school in a suburban setting in Greenville, South Carolina. Furman University was founded in 1826 and now enrolls around 2,567 students a year, including 2,345 undergrads. Furman University offers on-campus housing for up to 2,400 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 75% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Furman University! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Furman University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Furman University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Furman University has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Furman University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Furman University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Furman University on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! January 15, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by March 1.

2021 Furman University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	65%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	72%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	74%
Average GPA	3.6
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	74%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	41%
Tuition	$52,992

Is Furman University a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a clearer idea of what Furman University offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Furman University Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Furman University. The acceptance rate at Furman University is 65%. Last year, 5,194 students applied to Furman University and 3,389 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Furman University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Furman University, around 81% come back their sophomore year. Around 81% of students who started at Furman University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Furman University Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 42% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Furman University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $670 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Furman University spends about $21,032 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Furman University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Furman University meets 83.08% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Furman University full-time are awarded $45,235 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $28,366 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Furman University. Based on this information, how does Furman University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Furman University a good school for you?

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Where is Furman University Located?

Furman University is located in the suburban setting of Greenville, South Carolina.

If you want to see Furman University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 85 to Greenville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Greenville-Spartanburg International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Furman University and Greenville are like without leaving home.

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