Furman University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$59,360

2.52% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$34,086

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

42.9%

10,813 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,554

97.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

78.8%

560 Graduates

About

Furman University is a higher education institution located in Greenville County, SC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Furman University were Kinesiology & Exercise Science (70 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (57 degrees), and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (45 degrees).

In 2024, 702 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Furman University. 58.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (521 degrees), 7.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Furman University is $59,360, which is $31,182 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Furman University is $59,360, which is $31,182 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,086.

In 2024, 99% of undergraduate students attending Furman University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$59,360

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Furman University was $59,360. The cost of tuition at Furman University is $31,182 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Furman University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$34,086

2024 Value

3.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Furman University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,086. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Furman University grew by 3.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Furman University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,868

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Furman University was of $15,868 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.75% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Furman University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Furman University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.06% with respect to 2023, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Furman University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Furman University received 10,813 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 28.6% annual growth. Out of those 10,813 applicants, 4,644 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 42.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,554 students enrolled at Furman University in 2024. 27% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Furman University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

42.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

4,644

Accepted Out of 10,813

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Furman University was 42.9% (4,644 admissions from 10,813 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 52.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 28.6%, while admissions grew by 5.09%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Furman University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

27%

Submission Percentage (2024)

166

Scores Submitted (2024)

27% of enrolled first-time students at Furman University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Furman University had a total enrollment of 2,554 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Furman University is 2,488 students and the part-time enrollment is 66. This means that 97.4% of students enrolled at Furman University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Furman University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.7% White, 7.05% Hispanic or Latino, 6.42% Black or African American, 3.72% Two or More Races, 3.33% Asian, 0.235% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0392% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Furman University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.2%), followed by White Male (30.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.42%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.4%), followed by White Male (20.6%) and Black or African American Female (12.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Furman University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,554 students. The full-time enrollment at Furman University is 2,488 and the part-time enrollment is 66. This means that 97.4% of students enrolled at Furman University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Furman University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

91%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Furman University was 91%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Furman University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Furman University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,857 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
180 enrolled students
Black or African American
164 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Furman University is 72.7% White, 7.05% Hispanic or Latino, 6.42% Black or African American, 3.72% Two or More Races, 3.33% Asian, 0.235% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0392% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 21 students (0.822%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 116 more women than men received degrees from Furman University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Furman University is white (521 degrees awarded). There were 7.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Furman University is Kinesiology & Exercise Science (70 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (57 degrees) and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (45 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Furman University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (25 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (26 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (29 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Postsecondary teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Furman University are Postsecondary teachers (129,525 people), Other managers (126,377 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (98,257 people), Physicians (89,445 people), and Secondary school teachers (85,195 people).

The most specialized majors at Furman University in 2024 are Cultural & Gender Studies (25 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (26 degrees), Language & Linguistics (29 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (70 degrees), and Physical Sciences (39 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Furman University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Furman University are Cultural & Gender Studies (25 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (26 degrees), Language & Linguistics (29 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (70 degrees), and Physical Sciences (39 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Furman University are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (265,443 people), Elementary & secondary schools (261,417 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (170,739 people), Computer Systems Design (112,886 people), and Scientific research & development services (75,716 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Furman University.

Most Common (2024)

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
70 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
57 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
45 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Furman University was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 70 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Furman University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

293

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

409

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 293 degrees were awarded to men at Furman University, which is 0.716 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (409).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Furman University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Furman University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.07 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Furman University in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, which is 2.68 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

78%

100% Completion Time

85%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 78% of students graduating from Furman University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 85% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 86% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
521 degrees awarded
Black or African American
69 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Furman University is white (521 degrees awarded). There were 7.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

0.142% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
486 degrees awarded
White Female
468 degrees awarded
White Female
454 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Furman University is white female (486 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (468 degrees).

Operations

Furman University has an endowment valued at nearly $828M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 75.7M (9.14%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Furman University had a total salary expenditure of 186M. Furman University employs 120 Professors, 65 Associate professors and 55 Assistant professors. Most academics at Furman University are Male Professor (79), Female Professor (41), and Female Assistant professor (36).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Furman University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 120 employees, Service, with 103 employees, and Management with 101 employees.

Endowment

$828M

2024 Endowment

5.11%

growth from 2023

Furman University has an endowment valued at about $828M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Furman University grew 5.11% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $778M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Furman University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.34M - Federal
$47.8k - State
$111k - Local

As of 2024, Furman University received $3.34M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $47.8k from state grants and contracts, and $111k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$69.5M

2024 Salaries

5.72%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Furman University paid a median of $69.5M in salaries, which represents 37.3% of their overall expenditure ($186M) and a 5.72% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.78% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.59% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$24.4M

Instructional Salaries

261

Number of Employees

In 2024, Furman University paid a total of $24.4M to 261 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Furman University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 120 employees, Service with 103 employees, and Management with 101 employees.

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