Furman University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Furman University was $33,999. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Furman University

Furman University net price calculator

$33,999

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in South Carolina and nationwide.

South Carolina's average	$16,874
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Furman University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$33,999	$3,762 (10%)	$9,934	$18,331	$20,509	$25,643	$34,641
2021	$37,761	$2,140 (6%)	$21,200	$21,920	$22,076	$30,262	$41,195
2020	$35,621	$2,006 (6%)	$20,400	$21,335	$22,225	$30,872	$40,315
2019	$33,615	$664 (2%)	$12,653	$21,156	$22,663	$28,351	$36,943
2018	$32,951	$1,901 (6%)	$20,587	$20,703	$22,660	$28,389	$34,714
2017	$31,050	$12	$15,817	$20,890	$23,940	$27,008	$34,572
2016	$31,062	$455 (1%)	$19,891	$19,807	$23,128	$24,104	$34,204
2015	$30,607	$1,920 (6%)	$23,580	$21,361	$23,154	$28,601	$34,279
2014	$32,527	--	$13,167	$17,132	$25,867	$27,041	$32,772

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Furman University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$69,880	$1,646 (2%)	$53,372	$15,698	$810
2021	$68,234	$1,608 (2%)	$52,092	$15,332	$810
2020	$66,626	$876 (1%)	$50,844	$14,972	$810
2019	$65,750	$2,044 (3%)	$49,532	$15,408	$810
2018	$63,706	$122	$48,348	$14,128	$1,230
2017	$63,584	$2,870 (5%)	$47,164	$15,150	$1,270
2016	$60,714	$1,663 (3%)	$46,012	$13,502	$1,200
2015	$59,051	$1,779 (3%)	$44,668	$13,183	$1,200
2014	$57,272	$1,522 (3%)	$43,164	$12,908	$1,200
2013	$55,750	--	$41,532	$13,018	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Furman University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,406 dormitories available to its students at $7,496 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Furman University is $833 per month.
Does Furman University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Furman University for one academic year is $6,202, which works out to $689 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Furman University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $810.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Furman University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,000

If living off-campus, with family: $2,000

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,000
How much is Furman University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $55 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Furman University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Furman University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,656	$420
For out-of-state students	$1,656	$420

Housing and Meal

Furman University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Furman University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,202	$7,496	N/A	0	2,406
2021	$6,050	$7,312	N/A	0	2,408
2020	$5,902	$7,132	N/A	0	2,407
2019	$5,758	$6,954	N/A	21	2,388
2018	$5,618	$6,540	N/A	21	2,388
2017	$5,506	$6,358	N/A	21	2,550
2016	$5,320	$6,202	N/A	21	2,475

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Furman University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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