Furman University

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

Contact Mr. Christine Pochard
Associate VP for Enrollment Management & Dean of Admission
Email: admissions@furman.edu
Phone: 864-6178192
Fax: 864-294-2018

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Asian Studies
Chinese Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education
Elementary Education
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages
French
German
Latin
Modern Greek
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Professions Related
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Premedical Studies
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Music
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,469

Applied

3,339

Accepted

2,768

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,256

Females Applied

2,096

Females Accepted

64%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,213

Males Applied

1,243

Males Accepted

56%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	March 1st
Early decision plan	November 1st	November 15th
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 20th
Transfer	January 15th	March 1st

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	659	630	710
SAT Math	650	600	700
ACT Composite	29	28	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

49,152

Fees

380

Full-time student fees

12,712

Room & board

6,954

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

41,883

Avg. Financial Aid Package

40,488

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

28,789

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,265

Avg. Loan Aid

18,905

Avg. Grant Aid

30,365

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

80.9%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

44%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,768

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

68%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.71%
Black or African American	6.9%
White or Caucasian	76.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.18%
Asian	2.28%
Two or more races	3%
Other	2.13%

Gender

Male (40.61%)

Female (59.39%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	91%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Fall Fest and Family Weekend

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

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
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Football	No	Division 1B
Golf	No	Division 1
Lacrosse	No	Division 1	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Tennis	No	Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 1
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Lacrosse	No	Division 1	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Tennis	No	Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 1
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

327

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 235

Part-time - 92

Male - 190

Female - 137

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