Furman University
Acceptance
43%
Avg SAT
1371
Tuition
$59,770
Grad Rate (4yr)
73%
Retention
91%
Earnings
$68,635
AI Overview
Furman blends liberal arts depth with pre-professional programs in everything from Area Studies to Information Science, all on a picturesque campus in downtown-adjacent Greenville. The vibe is collaborative rather than cutthroat—think active student government, Division I athletics without the pressure, and genuine professor mentorship. Students who want meaningful one-on-one faculty relationships while staying close to outdoor recreation (hiking, kayaking) tend to flourish here. The university's unique Furman Advantage guarantees every student a funded research, internship, or study-away experience.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Tuition
$59,770
Room & Board
$16,504
Average Net Price
$30,308
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
13%
Take Federal Loans
28%
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$68,635Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$23,250Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesPolitical Science and Government
58 graduates
$74,476
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
45 graduates
$73,099
4 yrs after graduation
Communication and Media Studies
47 graduates
$64,014
4 yrs after graduation
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
27 graduates
$60,280
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
42 graduates
$57,264
4 yrs after graduation
Music
30 graduates
$52,225
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
53+ programsAnd 41 more programs available
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