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About Furman University

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Furman University is a private liberal arts college in Greenville, SC, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and southern private college. With an acceptance rate of 67%, FU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 647 students each year. FU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1260–1455, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. FU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $38,321 per year; the sticker price of $69,880 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Furman University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

67%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1358
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.25 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1260 – 1455 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Furman University

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Application Strategy
Furman's signature program, The Furman Advantage, guarantees every student a high-impact learning experience like research, study away, or an internship. Weave a specific example of what kind of Furman Advantage experience you want to pursue into your application to show you have done real homework on the school.
Essay Strategy
With essays rated a 3 out of 4 in importance at Furman, use your writing to connect your intellectual interests to a specific faculty member, research center, or program at Furman by name, since generic essays about liberal arts values will not stand out here.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Furman University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$70k/yr$16.4k
30k-48k~$70k/yr$17.3k
48k-75k~$70k/yr$21.0k
75k-110k~$70k/yr$27.7k
110k+~$70k/yr$39.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

82%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$51k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,333
Undergrad Enrollment
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