Furman University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,406
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	71%
Students retention rate	91%
On-time graduation rate	82%

Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Furman University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Furman University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Furman University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Furman University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

71.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$53,372

Cost of attendance at Furman University in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$53,372

Cost of attendance at Furman University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Furman University received on average $33,191 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$33,191

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	55	11%	$4,964	$273,004
Other Federal Grant	58	11%	$5,652	$327,834
State Grant/Scholarships	139	27%	$7,772	$1,080,282
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	476	93%	$31,418	$14,954,979
Total Grant & Scholarships	493	96%	$33,191	$16,363,095

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Furman University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Furman University students is 81.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 83.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 80.0%.

81.9%

asian 84.6% 11 students
African American 82.9% 34 students
white 81.7% 414 students
unknown 72.2% 13 students
hispanic 93.3% 28 students
International Students 77.3% 34 students
Mixed Race 84.6% 11 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern Conference
Basketball Southern Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Furman University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Furman University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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