Furman University
Greenville, SC · Private nonprofit · 2,379 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$70K
In-state tuition
$61K
Out-of-state tuition
$61K
Graduation rate
74%
Acceptance rate
43%
Median debt
$19K
Borrowing rate
28%
Earnings (all students)
$57K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Suburb: Large |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 29613-6162 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$79K
Federal aid / UG
$657
Est. net price
$79K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1371 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 31.0 |
| First-year retention | 91% |
| SAT math (median) | 656 |
| Undergraduate composition | 73% White · 6% Black · 7% Hispanic · 3% Asian |
| Official website | www.furman.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $48K | $23K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $36K | $23K |
| Political Science and Government. | $36K | $25K |
| Psychology, General. | $25K | $22K |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | $24K | $26K |
| Biology, General. | $14K | $22K |
Compare with similar colleges in — SC
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson University | $36K | 72% | $17K | $51K |
| Charleston Southern University | $34K | 50% | $11K | $52K |
| Bob Jones University | $25K | 71% | $12K | $49K |
| North Greenville University | $27K | 54% | $13K | $47K |
| Wofford College | $58K | 80% | $20K | $77K |
| Claflin University | $19K | 47% | $18K | $44K |
| Benedict College | $18K | 43% | $12K | $37K |
| Newberry College | $33K | 42% | $12K | $51K |
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