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Furman University
Greenville, SCPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Moderately Selective • 43% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Furman University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Greenville, SC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 43%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
43% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading650 - 720
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math610 - 710
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite28 - 32
1typical 50% range36
43%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences16% of degrees
Business & Marketing11% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Health Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,476
Earnings 5yr: $69,977
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,099
Earnings 5yr: $76,391
Debt: $19,500
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,014
Earnings 5yr: $64,162
Debt: $22,631
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,904
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,913
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,280
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,955
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,264
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,487
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,225
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,830
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $80,090
Debt: $21,645
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $70,115
Debt: N/A
Religion/Religious Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $46,350
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classical and Ancient Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$30,308
In-State Tuition$59,770
Out-of-State Tuition$59,770
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
13%
Pell Grants
28%
Take Loans
83%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$50,796
+35% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$68,635
Completion Signals
79%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
91%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
42%
Men58%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
12%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$109,525
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