“Furman University excels with its strong liberal arts curriculum, engaged learning opportunities, and picturesque campus community.”
Furman is a small liberal arts college located in Greenville, SC, that takes advantage of its size and location. The 2,700 undergraduates have access to faculty-mentored research projects and all faculty serve as advisors.
The largest class at Furman has only 32 students. Over two-thirds of Furman students participate in internships, often with the 200+ companies in the local area. As a 100% residential campus, students can build long-lasting friendships throughout their undergraduate years.
Two Furman programs worth noting are the 5-year program in Education and another in Chemistry.
Furman University Acceptance Rate: 67%
Freshmen from out of state: 72%
Most popular majors: Political science, Health Sciences, Business Administration
Housing: Furman is 100% residential, meaning all students live on campus for 4 years. They fondly describe their housing system as “7 years of friendships”!! Varied housing options on campus include apartments and eco-housing for sustainable living.
4-year Graduation rate: 79%
Furman’s Health Sciences major is particularly strong for its pre-med students. The program helps pre-med students with all of their non-academic requirements for competitive medical school applications—research, internships, and community service. Pre-med majors also get assistance with the MCAT and medical school applications.
Furman offers a May immersion experience with 2-credit courses. Undergraduate research opportunities start in the summer after freshman year with a faculty mentor.
Many Furman students graduate with a minor. The most popular minor is Poverty Studies, and the fastest-growing major is Sustainability Science.
Furman University Academic Calendar
Participation in campus life is encouraged through 4 required “cultural life” points per semester. There are 200+ cultural life activities a year, so it’s rather easy for students to get credit for taking advantage of all the fun and interesting events.
Furman offers merit aid and need-based financial aid, with 80% of need met, towards the cost of attendance, which is around $64,000. Furman’s merit scholarships do not require test scores to qualify.
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