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Overview
Furman University is a Comprehensive institution located in Greenville, SC, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, SC 29613
United States
Greenville, SC 29613
United States
Contact
Mr. Brad Pochard
Associate VP for Enrollment Management & Dean of Admission
Email: admissions@furman.edu
Phone: 864-294-2018
Fax: 864-294-2018
Associate VP for Enrollment Management & Dean of Admission
Email: admissions@furman.edu
Phone: 864-294-2018
Fax: 864-294-2018
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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African Studies |
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African-american/black Studies |
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Asian Studies/civilization |
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Chinese Studies |
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other |
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Japanese Studies |
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Latin American Studies |
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Near And Middle Eastern Studies |
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Women's Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Neuroscience |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Science |
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Information Science/studies |
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Information Technology |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Education, General |
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Elementary Education And Teaching |
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Music Teacher Education |
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Secondary Education And Teaching |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Engineering, Other |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature |
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Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other |
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French Language And Literature |
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German Language And Literature |
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Latin Language And Literature |
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Linguistics |
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Modern Greek Language And Literature |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other |
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Public Health, General |
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Public Health, Other |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
General Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology |
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Data Analytics, General |
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Mathematics And Computer Science |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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Sustainability Studies |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Religion/religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General |
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Economics, General |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Urban Studies/affairs |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Art/art Studies, General |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Film/cinema/media Studies |
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Music Performance, General |
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Music Theory And Composition |
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Music, General |
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Music, Other |
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Musical Theatre |
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Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
8,406
Applied
4,419
Accepted
2,327
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,707
Females Applied
2,683
Females Accepted
57%
Male Admissions
3,699
Males Applied
1,736
Males Accepted
47%
Applying
3.66
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | January 15th | March 1st | No |
Early decision plan | November 1st | December 1st | No |
Other early decision plan | November 15th | January 15th | No |
Transfer | July 15th | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 684 | 650 | 720 | |
SAT Math | 661 | 610 | 705 | |
ACT Composite | 30 | 28 | 32 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
59,360
Private
Fees
410
Full-time student fees
16,504
Room & board
9,458
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
46,003
Avg. Financial Aid Package
46,288
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
59,603
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
2,854
Avg. Loan Aid
29,744
Avg. Grant Aid
43,455
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
84.43%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
40%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,327
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
66%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 7.11% |
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Black or African American | 6.8% |
White or Caucasian | 73.21% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.26% |
Asian | 3.36% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
Two or more races | 3.79% |
Other | 0.56% |
Gender
Male (42.76%)
Female (56.94%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 89% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Student Involvement Fair, Homecoming Carnival and LDOC (Last Day of Classes) Activities
Student Involvement Fair, Homecoming Carnival and LDOC (Last Day of Classes) Activities
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Furman University Outdoor Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Pre-Law Society, Furman University Responders and Furman Pride Alliance
Furman University Outdoor Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Pre-Law Society, Furman University Responders and Furman Pride Alliance
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Cheerleading | No | No | No |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Football | Division 1 | ||
Golf | No | Division 1 | |
Gymnastics | No | No | No |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sand Volleyball | No | No | No |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | No | No | |
Swimming And Diving | No | No | No |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
Triathlon | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | |
Weight Lifting | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Cheerleading | No | No | No |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Football | No | No | |
Golf | No | Division 1 | |
Gymnastics | No | No | No |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 1 | ||
Rock Climbing | No | No | |
Rugby | No | No | No |
Sand Volleyball | No | No | No |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | Division 1 | ||
Swimming And Diving | No | No | No |
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
Triathlon | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | Division 1 | ||
Weight Lifting | No | No |
Faculty
315
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 232
Part-time - 83
Male - 161
Female - 154
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