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. 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

8,406

Applied

4,419

Accepted

2,327

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,707

Females Applied

2,683

Females Accepted

57%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,699

Males Applied

1,736

Males Accepted

47%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.66

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
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 %	75th %
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
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

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

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%
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
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 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

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

9:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 232

Part-time - 83

Male - 161

Female - 154