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Furman University Teaching Programs

Furman University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Greenville, SC. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Furman University?

Contact details for Furman University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613-6162
Phone:	8642942000
Website:	www.furman.edu/
Admissions:	www.furman.edu/admissions-aid/
Financial Aid:	www.furman.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Furman University?

You can apply to Furman University online at: www.furman.edu/admissions-aid/apply/

Furman University is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Furman University

These are the things Furman University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Furman University?

Furman University maintains an acceptance rate of 43%, which means it is moderately selective. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

27% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 22% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Furman University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 650 and 720. Math scores were between 610 and 710.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1260 to 1430. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Furman University ranged between 28 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Furman University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,826	1,789	37%
Women	5,984	2,852	48%

Can I Afford Furman University?

The average net price after aid at Furman University is $29,997. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$59,360
In-State Fees	$410
Out-of-State Tuition	$59,360
Out-of-State Fees	$410
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$59,770
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$59,770

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 27% of students at Furman University receive some form of financial aid (618 students).

Nearly 99% of students at Furman University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $41,349 per student.

13% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,622.

Student Loan Debt

28% of Furman University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,200 per year.

Furman University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 227 students enrolled at Furman University. Furman University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,322 undergraduate students at Furman University, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Furman University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	78
Black or African American	139
Hispanic	167
White	1,685
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Two or More Races	88
Non-Resident	139

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Furman University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Carolina	178
Georgia	73
North Carolina	64
Tennessee	37
Florida	29

Additionally, approximately 6.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Furman University Graduate Student Diversity

178 of Furman University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Furman University, approximately 23% are male and 77% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Furman University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	20
Hispanic	9
White	133
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	5
Non-Resident	1

Online Learning at Furman University

Furman University delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

5 undergraduate students at Furman University took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 51 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Furman University

The following teaching majors are available at Furman University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	3	3	—	19
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	3	—	15
Education, General	5	9	—	14
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	6	2	—	8
Special Education and Teaching	—	2	—	2
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	1	—	1

Academic Programs at Furman University

Furman University offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Furman University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.