Overview

Furman University is a 4-year institution located in Greenville, SC, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 3300 Poinsett Highway
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

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African Studies	×
African-american/black Studies	×
Asian Studies/civilization	×
Chinese Studies	×
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other	×
Japanese Studies	×
Latin American Studies	×
Near And Middle Eastern Studies	×
Women's Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×
Information Science/studies	×
Information Technology	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, Other	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature	×
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Latin Language And Literature	×
Linguistics	×
Modern Greek Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other	×
Public Health, General	×
Public Health, Other	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology	×
Data Analytics, General	×
Mathematics And Computer Science	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Sustainability Studies	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Urban Studies/affairs	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Film/cinema/media Studies	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Theory And Composition	×
Music, General	×
Music, Other	×
Musical Theatre	×
Voice And Opera	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

10,813

Applied

4,644

Accepted

2,383

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,984

Females Applied

2,854

Females Accepted

48%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,826

Males Applied

1,789

Males Accepted

37%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.67

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview
Recommended	Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	March 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	November 15th	No
Other early decision plan	November 15th	January 15th	No
Transfer	January 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	685	650	720
SAT Math	671	620	710
ACT Composite	30	28	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

61,034

Private

Fees

410

Full-time student fees

17,164

Room & board

9,836

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

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

Financial Aid

47,410

Avg. Financial Aid Package

46,054

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

8,542,978

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,848

Avg. Loan Aid

31,853

Avg. Grant Aid

44,977

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

83.44%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

38%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,383

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

64%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.19%
Black or African American	6.05%
White or Caucasian	72.55%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.21%
Asian	3.36%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	3.78%
Other	0.76%

Gender

Male (42.09%)

Female (57.53%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
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	97%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

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
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
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

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 228

Part-time - 87

Male - 169

Female - 144