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Private nonprofit · Greenville, South Carolina

Furman University

Suburban campus · 2,379 undergraduates · 10 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
43%
ACT middle 50%
28–32
Average net price
$30,308
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
79%
Furman University has been in its current location since 1958. The Furman Lake and Bell Tower (background; right) are prominent elements of the campus.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What Furman University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$16,401
$30,001 – $48,000
$17,290
$48,001 – $75,000
$21,041
$75,001 – $110,000
$27,736
Over $110,000
$39,310

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$76,798
Tuition and fees
$59,770
First-years given a grant by the school
100%
Average grant from the school
$39,103
Median debt at graduation
$23,250
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
43%
SAT middle 50%
1260–1430
ACT middle 50%
28–32
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
91%

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Furman University athletics

NCAA D1, 9 women's and 7 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Basketball1515
Cross country6570
Football–126
Golf711
Lacrosse32–
Soccer3230
Softball22–
Tennis713
Track & field6570
Volleyball19–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
16%
Social sciences
11%
Biological & biomedical sciences
11%
Physical sciences
8%
Parks, recreation & fitness
7%
Psychology
7%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
79%
First-year retention
91%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$68,635
Median debt at graduation
$23,250
Students with a Pell grant
13%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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