Furman University

If you are thinking about applying to Furman University, the deadline for Fall 2022 admissions is January 15 and the fee for the application is $50. Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students with financial need may be eligible for an application fee waiver.

Students who submit their applications for Fall should hear back from Furman University by March 1.

Applying Early to Furman University?

Furman University offers early decision and also offers early action Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing. Early Decision 2 applications are due 1/6.

Mark your calendar! The Early Action deadline is December 1, which is coming up fast! Furman University will release EA admissions decisions no later than February 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Furman University is 72%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 65%. Furman University accepts about 74% of early action applicants* and 65% all applicants for all deadlines.. In 2021, Furman University admitted 154 of the 213 students who applied early decison. Last year, Furman University admitted 2,399 of the 3,251 who applied early action.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

Is Furman University Hard To Get Into?

Getting into Furman University is moderately difficult. Furman University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, Furman University accepted 65% of all applicants., around 3,389 of the 5,194 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Furman University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

What's Most Important to Get In to Furman University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengthsand any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Furman University

Furman University Application Requirements

To apply, all applicants to Furman University must submit the following items. Double check with Furman University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Furman University?

Students admitted to Furman University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 47.78% submitted a class rank. At Furman University 44% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 77% were in the top 25% and 96% were in the top 50%.

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0.

Furman University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 41% of Furman University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 42% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What's a Good SAT Score for Furman University?

To be competitive with other Furman University applicants, you should strive to earn between 1260 and 1382 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Furman University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1382 and 25% of scored lower than 1260, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Furman University student is 1321.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Furman University students scored 700 or higher and 75% of students scored 630 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Furman University students scored 700 or higher, and 75% scored a 630 or higher.

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What's a Good ACT Score for Furman University?

To be most competitive at Furman University, you should strive to earn between 28 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Furman University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 28 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Furman University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 28.

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Transferring to Furman University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Furman University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the Fall, the deadline to apply is July 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Furman University during the following terms: Fall Term Spring Term

Furman University Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Furman University?

Students who are admitted to Furman University must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department..

Does Furman University accept transfer credits?

Furman University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Furman University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

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Do I have to submit test scores to Furman University?

No, Furman University is test optional, so you can choose whether or not to include your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application..

What is Furman University's acceptance rate?

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What is the early decision acceptance rate at Furman University?

Furman University's early decision acceptance rate was 72% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Furman University?

The early action acceptance rate at Furman University was 74% in 2021.

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