Furman University, SC
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Furman University Rankings
Affordability36
Selectivity77
Retention73
Graduation70
Earnings46
Diversity28
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Furman University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism8%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education4%
Engineering<1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics3%
Health Professions and Related Programs11%
History3%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies6%
Philosophy and Religious Studies4%
Physical Sciences7%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences13%
Visual and Performing Arts7%
Admissions
Getting into Furman University
61%
Admission Rate
650
Median SAT Math
670
Median SAT Reading
30
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)600–700
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)630–710
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)28–32
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Furman University
$50K
In-State Tuition
$50K
Out-of-State Tuition
$64K
Average Total Cost
$27K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $22K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $27K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $36K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Furman University
33%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
83%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 39% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $24K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $25K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $39K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 77% | 34% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 83% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 87% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 92% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Furman University
88%
Retention Rate
17%
Transfer Rate
4%
Withdrawal Rate
80%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 74% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 80% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 84% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 72% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 67% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 82% | 47% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83% | 38% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 28% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 49% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 92% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 80% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 35% | 39% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Furman University
94%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$27K
25 Pctl Salary
$54K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $27K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $54K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $64K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $45K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $51K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Furman University
2,731
Undergraduates
96%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
179
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 77% | 46% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 16% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
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