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Greenville, SC • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 43%
Furman is a private university in Greenville, South Carolina. Furman University was founded in 1826 and enrolls 2,558 students.
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| Total Enrollment |
2,558 |
| Campus Setting |
suburb |
| Admission rate |
43% |
See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Furman University, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test |
25th percentile score |
Median score |
75th percentile score |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing |
650 |
680 |
720 |
| SAT Math |
610 |
660 |
710 |
| ACT Composite |
28 |
31 |
32 |
| ACT English |
29 |
33 |
35 |
| ACT Math |
26 |
28 |
31 |
| Consideration |
Required |
Not required but considered |
Not considered |
| Secondary school GPA |
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| Secondary school rank |
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| Secondary school record |
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| Completion of college-preparatory program |
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| Recommendations |
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| Formal demonstration of competencies |
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| Admission test scores |
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| English Proficiency Test |
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
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| Work experience |
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| Personal statement or essay |
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| Legacy status |
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| Application type |
Deadline |
| Early Decision |
Nov 15 |
| Early Action |
Dec 1 |
Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Furman University.
| Cost Breakdown |
In State |
Out-of-State |
| Tuition |
$57,902 |
$57,902 |
| Fees |
$410 |
$410 |
| Room and Board |
$15,868 |
$15,868 |
| Books |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): |
$75,180 |
$75,180 |
Majors
| Major |
Bachelors |
Masters |
Doctorate |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology |
70 |
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| Business Administration and Management, General |
57 |
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| Speech Communication and Rhetoric |
45 |
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| Political Science and Government, General |
44 |
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| Economics, General |
39 |
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| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
34 |
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| Psychology, General |
30 |
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| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other |
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26 |
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| Chemistry, General |
20 |
4 |
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| Computer Science |
18 |
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| Mathematics, General |
17 |
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| English Language and Literature, General |
17 |
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| Spanish Language and Literature |
16 |
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| Design and Visual Communications, General |
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14 |
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| Sustainability Studies |
14 |
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| Religion/Religious Studies |
14 |
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| Education, General |
5 |
9 |
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| Information Science/Studies |
12 |
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| Philosophy |
12 |
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| Neuroscience |
10 |
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| Accounting |
10 |
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| Public Health, Other |
10 |
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| Japanese Studies |
10 |
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| Anthropology, General |
10 |
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| Physics, General |
8 |
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| History, General |
8 |
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| Asian Studies/Civilization |
8 |
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| Music, General |
7 |
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| Geology/Earth Science, General |
7 |
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| German Language and Literature |
6 |
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| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
6 |
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| Music Teacher Education |
6 |
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| Art/Art Studies, General |
5 |
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| Sociology, General |
5 |
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| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
5 |
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| Chinese Studies |
4 |
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| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other |
4 |
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| Urban Studies/Affairs |
3 |
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| Elementary Education and Teaching |
3 |
0 |
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| French Language and Literature |
3 |
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| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching |
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3 |
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| Music Performance, General |
3 |
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| Secondary School Administration/Principalship |
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3 |
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| African Studies |
3 |
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| Art History, Criticism and Conservation |
2 |
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| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities |
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2 |
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| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other |
2 |
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| Reading Teacher Education |
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2 |
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| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor |
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1 |
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Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release
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