Furman University is a private, nonprofit institution in the suburb of Greenville, South Carolina. Furman University was founded in 1826. The college currently enrolls around 2,460 students a year, including 2,304 undergrads.
It is moderately difficult to get into Furman University. The acceptance rate at Furman University is 71%. In 2022, 5,119 out of 7,174 total applicants were accepted.
Furman University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
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Overall Acceptance Rate | 71% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 48% |
Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
Average GPA | 3.6 |
Test Optional | Yes |
Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 26% |
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Furman University is locatedin the town of Greenville, South Carolina,.
If you are interested in seeing 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.
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First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Furman University is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Furman University is Jul 15.
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SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1382 and Above
1260 to 1382
1260 and Less
The median SAT score for Furman University students is 1321. Applicants with SAT scores of 1382 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Furman University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1260 to 1382 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1260 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Furman University.
Tuition & Fees
$71,920
In State$71,920
Out-of-StateWondering what life at Furman University is like? There are approximately 2,460 students enrolled at Furman University, including 2,304 undergraduate students and 156 graduate students. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 32% percent are from SC and 68% percent of students are from other states.
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Full Time1%
Part Time32%
In State68%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
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