Furman University
Greenville, SC · Private
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Furman University admitted 42.9% of applicants university-wide (4,644 of 10,813).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 42.9% | 4,644 | 10,813 |
| In-state | 43.0% | 1,327 | 3,085 |
| Out-of-state | 56.7% | 3,001 | 5,289 |
| International applicants | 13.0% | 316 | 2,439 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 24.8% | 125 | 504 |
| Men | 37.1% | 1,789 | 4,826 |
| Women | 47.7% | 2,854 | 5,984 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 24.8%, vs 42.9% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Also offers Restrictive Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 4,644 admitted students, 608 enrolled (13.1% yield).
Furman University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1280–1430
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 28–32
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Furman University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $77,524/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $59,770 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,754 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $77,524/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $16,401 |
| $30k–48k | $17,290 |
| $48k–75k | $21,041 |
| $75k–110k | $27,736 |
| Over $110k | $39,310 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- James B. Duke Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Townes Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Bell Tower Scholarship — $7,500 per year (Merit)
- Furman Scholar — $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Duke Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Furman University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Hollingsworth Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Music Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- James B. Duke Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Townes Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Bell Tower Scholarship — $7,500 per year (Merit)
- Furman Scholar — $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Duke Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Hollingsworth Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- International Need-Based Financial Aid — Varies (Need Based)
- Music Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Furman University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Complete an Application (Common App or Coalition/SCOIR)
- Official High School Transcript
- School Report
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Interview (optional)
International applicants
- Complete an Application (Common App or Coalition/SCOIR)
- Official High School Transcript
- School Report
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Interview (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Furman University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Furman University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $68,635
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 78.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 91%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $23,250
- At graduation
Furman University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #45
- WSJ: #274
- Forbes: #211
- Niche: #137
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-01-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Furman University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Social sciences (17%), Business & marketing (11%), Biological & life sciences (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 10:1 · 75% of class sections have under 20 students.
Furman University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.