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Furman University

Greenville, SC

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59,360 /year
Private tuition
before financial aid
53%
53%
Acceptance Rate
2,327
Students
Suburban setting
Suburban
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Overview

Furman University is a Comprehensive institution located in Greenville, SC, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, SC  29613
United States
Contact Mr. Brad Pochard
Associate VP for Enrollment Management & Dean of Admission
Email: admissions@furman.edu
Phone: 864-294-2018
Fax: 864-294-2018

Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
African Studies Checkmark
African-american/black Studies Checkmark
Asian Studies/civilization Checkmark
Chinese Studies Checkmark
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other Checkmark
Japanese Studies Checkmark
Latin American Studies Checkmark
Near And Middle Eastern Studies Checkmark
Women's Studies

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,406
Applied
4,419
Accepted
2,327
Enrolled
53%
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Female Admissions

4,707
Females Applied
2,683
Females Accepted
57%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

3,699
Males Applied
1,736
Males Accepted
47%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.66
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Essay

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen January 15th March 1st No
Early decision plan November 1st December 1st No
Other early decision plan November 15th January 15th No
Transfer July 15th Not reported Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 684 650 720
SAT Math 661 610 705
ACT Composite 30 28 32

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

59,360
Private
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Fees

410
Full-time student fees
16,504
Room & board
9,458
Room only
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Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered No
Tuition payment plans offered Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition Employees

Financial Aid

46,003
Avg. Financial Aid Package
46,288
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
59,603
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
2,854
Avg. Loan Aid
29,744
Avg. Grant Aid
43,455
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
84.43%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
40%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,327
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
66%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 7.11%
Black or African American 6.8%
White or Caucasian 73.21%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.26%
Asian 3.36%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.04%
Two or more races 3.79%
Other 0.56%

Gender

Male (42.76%)
Female (56.94%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Co-ed housing
Disabled housing
Men-only housing
Women-only housing
International housing
Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 89%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Student Involvement Fair, Homecoming Carnival and LDOC (Last Day of Classes) Activities

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

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Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Furman University Outdoor Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Pre-Law Society, Furman University Responders and Furman Pride Alliance

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Badminton Checkmark No No
Baseball Checkmark No No
Basketball Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Cheerleading No No No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Equestrian Sports Checkmark No No
Football Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Golf No Division 1 Checkmark
Gymnastics No No No
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse Checkmark No No
Rock Climbing Checkmark No No
Rugby Checkmark No No
Sand Volleyball No No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Softball Checkmark No No
Swimming And Diving No No No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Tennis Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Track And Field No Division 1 Checkmark
Triathlon Checkmark No No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball Checkmark No No
Weight Lifting Checkmark No No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Badminton Checkmark No No
Baseball Checkmark No No
Basketball Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Cheerleading No No No
Cross-country Running Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Equestrian Sports Checkmark No No
Football Checkmark No No
Golf No Division 1 Checkmark
Gymnastics No No No
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Rock Climbing Checkmark No No
Rugby No No No
Sand Volleyball No No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Softball Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Swimming And Diving No No No
Table Tennis Checkmark No No
Tennis Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Track And Field No Division 1 Checkmark
Triathlon Checkmark No No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball Checkmark Division 1 Checkmark
Weight Lifting Checkmark No No

Faculty

315
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 232
Part-time - 83
Male - 161
Female - 154
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