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Furman University
About 43 in 100 applicants get into Furman University — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Furman University occupies suburban Greenville, SC — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. International students are a visible presence here — 6% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Political Science and Government, where graduates median $74,476 four years out. Faculty pay averages $124,788 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,379 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 90.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1260 and 1425 — above the SC middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Furman University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Furman University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1260–1425 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Furman University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 650 | 690 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 660 | 705 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 30 | 32 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Furman University received 8,406 applications and admitted 4,419 (52.6%), with 620 enrolling.
How Furman University compares
| Furman University | South Carolina median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 43% | 72.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $59,770 | $17,440 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $68,635 | $44,354 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Furman University student earns $68,635 — 55% above the South Carolina median of $44,354 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Furman University lists tuition at $59,770 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Furman University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $59,770 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Furman University enrolls 2,379 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Furman University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
78.8% of Furman University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 23.9 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $59,770 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Furman University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | $74,476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,099 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $64,014 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $61,904 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,280 |
| Psychology, General | $57,264 |
| Music | $52,225 |
Median earnings for these 7 Furman University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $68,635 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 40 additional Furman University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Furman University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1260–1425 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 43% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Furman University's acceptance rate?
52.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,419 admitted from 8,406 applicants.
How much does Furman University cost?
At Furman University, published tuition is $59,770 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Furman University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Furman University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $68,635 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in South Carolina
- Clemson University — 38.3% admitted
- Anderson University — 54.7% admitted
- Wofford College — 51.9% admitted
- Francis Marion University — 86.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.