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Colleges / Furman University

Furman University

Greenville, SC 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate67%
Acceptance Rate67%

About Furman University

Furman University is a private, nonprofit university in the suburb of Greenville, South Carolina. Furman University was founded in 1826. The university currently enrolls around 2,443 students per year, including 2,283 undergrad students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Furman University

It is moderately difficult to get into Furman University. In 2022, Furman University accepted 67% of applicants. Out of 7,510 applications received in 2022, 5,033 students were offered admission.

Furman University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 67%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 41%
Early Action Acceptance Rate 79%
Average GPA 3.7
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores 79%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 29%

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Furman University is located in 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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College Info

3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, SC 29613

Campus Setting: Suburban

Furman University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Jul 15

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.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

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Furman University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1280 - 1435

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Math SAT Range

620 - 725

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Reading SAT Range

640 - 730

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1435 and Above

Good

1280 to 1435

Avg

1280 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Furman University students is 1352. Applicants with SAT scores of 1435 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Furman University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1280 to 1435 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1280 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Furman University.

Furman University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$74,180

In State

$74,180

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$57,902
$57,902
Fees
$410
$410
Housing
$15,868
$15,868
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Furman University is like? There are approximately 2,443 students enrolled at Furman University, including 2,283 undergraduate students and 160 graduate students. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 31% percent are from SC and 69% percent of students are from other states.

99%

Full Time

1%

Part Time

31%

In State

69%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,443

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

67%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$58,312

Out-of-State

$58,312

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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