Furman University

Highlights

83%%

Six-Year Graduation Rate

A higher graduation rate indicates that the college’s students are more likely to graduate with a degree.

70%%

Six-Year Pell Grant Recipient Graduation Rate

A higher rate means that lower-income students are graduating at the same pace as their peers.

71%%

Acceptance Rate

A selective acceptance rate reflects the college’s academic reputation and competitive admissions process.

$15,138

Average Annual Out-of-Pocket Cost

A higher out-of-pocket cost for Scholarship recipients indicates the college may cost more to attend. This figure only includes eligible costs covered by the Scholarship.

Student Life

2,327

Undergraduate students

9:1

Student:faculty ratio

11

Meeting Street Scholarship recipients

Demographics

Gender Stat
Female 59%
Male 41%
Ethnicity Stat
African American 7%
Hispanic/Latino 7%
White 73%
Other 13%

Opportunities

Activity Stat
Type of Athletics D1
Number of Clubs 185
Greek Life? Yes
Study Abroad? Yes

Academics

83%%

Six-Year Graduation Rate

78%%

Six-Year Pell Grant Recipient Graduation Rate

71%%

Acceptance Rate

70%%

Freshmen LIFE Scholarship Retention Rate

49

Majors

Costs

50%%

Scholarship Recipients’ Eligible Expenses Fully Covered

$15,138

Average Annual Out-of-Pocket Cost for Scholarship Recipients

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About Furman University

Furman University is the oldest private higher education institution in South Carolina. Furman University surpasses the national average in Gallup’s “Big Six,” which means alumni are more likely to be engaged at work and thriving in wellbeing.

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