Furman University

Greenville, SC

Furman University is a private small school in Greenville, SC, enrolling about 2,379 undergraduates. It's moderately selective, admitting about 43% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Political Science and Government (Social Sciences), where graduates report median earnings of $74,476/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate43%

SAT range1280–14102025-26 CDS

ACT range29–332025-26 CDS

Undergrads2,379

Yield (admits who enroll)13%

Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (ED1)

Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from Furman University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 25% submitted SAT scores, 23% submitted ACT scores.

Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry

Early Decision I: Nov 1, 2026
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027

Confirm on Furman University's own admissions site before you apply.

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$76,7982024-25

Tuition & fees$59,7702024-25

4-year grad rate80%

Median earnings, 10yr out$68,635

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.

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How Furman University weighs your application

From Furman University's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors

Rigor of secondary school recordVery important

Class rankConsidered

Academic GPAVery important

Standardized test scoresConsidered

Application essayImportant

RecommendationsConsidered

Nonacademic factors

InterviewConsidered

Extracurricular activitiesImportant

Talent/abilityConsidered

Character/personal qualitiesImportant

First generationConsidered

Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered

Geographical residenceNot considered

State residencyNot considered

Religious affiliationNot considered

Volunteer workConsidered

Work experienceConsidered

Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans28%

Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out83%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Business Administration, Management and Operations$73,099/yr

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Communication and Media Studies$64,014/yr

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$60,280/yr

Health Professions and Related Programs

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other$61,904/yr

Psychology

Psychology, General$57,264/yr

Social Sciences

Political Science and Government$74,476/yr

Visual and Performing Arts

Music$52,225/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes

Required to live on campusNo

Dormitory capacity2,407

Typical room charge$7,834

Typical board charge$6,482

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired

Class rankConsidered, not required

RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does Furman University look for in applicants?

Per Furman University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is Furman University's acceptance rate?

Furman University in Greenville, SC admits approximately 43% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Furman University?

Per Furman University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1280–1410 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).

What ACT score do I need for Furman University?

Per Furman University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 29–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).

How much does Furman University cost?

Furman University's total cost of attendance is reported at $76,798 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Furman University?

Furman University's deadlines are Early Decision I Nov 1, 2026; Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Early Decision II Jan 15, 2027; Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Furman University require students to live on campus?

No -- Furman University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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