Furman: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1757 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #479 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #432 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #1 of 2 | In Greenville |
| #784 of 1,302 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 43 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 53%
- Undergraduates
- 2,327
- Graduates
- 178
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.furman.edu
Furman Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Furman has an acceptance rate of 53% and is among the top 17% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 53% | 47% | 57% |
| Applicants | 8,406 | 3,699 | 4,707 |
| Admissions | 4,419 | 1,736 | 2,683 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 618 | 266 | 352 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
50 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
32 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
175 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1260
or below
75% of them
had 1425
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Furman are 1260-1425 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
153 or 25%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Furman are 28-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1834 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 183 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 170 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 116 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 96 (4%) |
| Asian | 80 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 18 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Furman is $32,901 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,190 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,294 |
| $48-75K | $24,978 |
| $75-110K | $29,927 |
| $110K+ | $37,271 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $57,902 | $14,970 |
| Tuition in-state | $57,902 | $14,970 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $57,902 | $14,970 |
| Fee in-district | $410 | |
| Fee in-state | $410 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $410 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,398 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,868 |
| Room charge | $9,094 |
| Meal charge | $6,774 |
Furman majors
Furman has granted 509 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs and 60 master's across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Furman.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 55 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 43 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 38 | |
| Psychology, General | 37 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 36 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 34 | |
| Chemistry, General | 17 | 5 |
| History, General | 17 | |
| Economics, General | 16 | |
| Music Performance, General | 16 | |
| Education, General | 9 | 6 |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 15 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 | |
| Mathematics, General | 14 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 14 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 12 | |
| Computer Science | 10 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 10 | |
| Public Health, Other | 10 | |
| Accounting | 9 | |
| Neuroscience | 9 | |
| Philosophy | 9 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 6 | |
| Anthropology, General | 5 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 5 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 5 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 5 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 5 | |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 5 | |
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 4 | |
| German Language and Literature | 3 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Physics, General | 3 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | |
| Chinese Studies | 2 | |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 509 | 60 |
Furman has a graduation rate of 81%, which is among the 10% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 81% | 75% | 86% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Furman has published 3,526 scientific papers with 70,585 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Political Science, Physics, Philosophy, Law, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 33 | 212 |
| 1993 | 32 | 264 |
| 1994 | 29 | 254 |
| 1995 | 21 | 284 |
| 1996 | 42 | 348 |
| 1997 | 37 | 353 |
| 1998 | 44 | 351 |
| 1999 | 52 | 494 |
| 2000 | 64 | 574 |
| 2001 | 71 | 580 |
| 2002 | 72 | 636 |
| 2003 | 68 | 954 |
| 2004 | 58 | 852 |
| 2005 | 84 | 1069 |
| 2006 | 65 | 1381 |
| 2007 | 89 | 1556 |
| 2008 | 80 | 1670 |
| 2009 | 108 | 1843 |
| 2010 | 86 | 2087 |
| 2011 | 92 | 2462 |
| 2012 | 133 | 2463 |
| 2013 | 120 | 2846 |
| 2014 | 121 | 2977 |
| 2015 | 147 | 3070 |
| 2016 | 141 | 3364 |
| 2017 | 132 | 3216 |
| 2018 | 146 | 3601 |
| 2019 | 146 | 4503 |
| 2020 | 177 | 4591 |
| 2021 | 158 | 5053 |
| 2022 | 141 | 4648 |
| 2023 | 155 | 4692 |
| 2024 | 114 | 4347 |
Furman alumni
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Amy Grant
- Occupations
- songwritervoice actorsinger-songwritersinger
- Biography
-
Amy Lee Grant is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She began her music career in contemporary Christian music (CCM) before crossing over to pop music in the mid-1980s. Grant has been referred to as "The Queen of Christian Pop".
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Clint Dempsey
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Clinton Drew Dempsey is an American former professional soccer player who is a sports analyst on the television program Soccer on CBS Sports. He played as a forward and midfielder for Premier League clubs Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur and in Major League Soccer for clubs New England Revolution and Seattle Sounders FC. Widely regarded as one of the greatest American players of all time, Dempsey is Fulham's top Premier League goal scorer (50), and is tied with Landon Donovan for the record of most international goals scored by an American player (57).
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John B. Watson
- Occupations
- psychologistpolitician
- Biography
-
John Broadus Watson was an American psychologist who popularized the scientific theory of behaviorism, establishing it as a psychological school. Watson advanced this change in the psychological discipline through his 1913 address at Columbia University, titled Psychology as the Behaviorist Views It. Through his behaviorist approach, Watson conducted research on animal behavior, child rearing, and advertising, as well as conducting the controversial "Little Albert" experiment and the Kerplunk experiment. He was also the editor of Psychological Review from 1910 to 1915. A Review of General Psychology survey, published in 2002, ranked Watson as the 17th most cited psychologist of the 20th century.
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Xavier Woods
- Occupations
- professional wrestlertelevision producerYouTuber
- Biography
-
Austin Watson is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Xavier Woods and is part of The New Day. Watson also makes public appearances outside of wrestling under the name Austin Creed.
General info
| Alternative names | Furman FU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1826 |
| Motto | Christo et Doctrinae For Christ and Learning |
| Colors | royal purple, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-February; March-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 939 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, South Carolina, 29613-6162 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 71,000 |
| Phone | 8642942000 |