More selective than 93% of South Carolina colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $76,798. College Scorecard.
Higher than 91% of South Carolina colleges we cover and 88% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 88% of South Carolina colleges we cover and 84% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Furman University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 8,406 applicants, Furman University admitted 4,419 and 620 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1260–1430 on the SAT or 28–32 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Furman University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Furman University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Furman University took 4.1 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in South Carolina. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,401 | $67,080 | 1.9 years |
| $30–48k | $17,290 | $70,716 | 2.0 years |
| $48–75k | $21,041 | $86,058 | 2.5 years |
| $75–110k | $27,736 | $113,440 | 3.2 years |
| $110k+ | $39,310 | $160,778 | 4.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (74% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($68,635) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $35,119 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Furman University majors, earnings & careers
Furman University offers 47 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Science & Math · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
Highest-earning majors at Furman University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science | $74,476 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $73,099 | $19,500 |
| Communications | $64,014 | $22,631 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $61,904 | $21,913 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $60,280 | $26,955 |
| Psychology | $57,264 | $27,000 |
| Music | $52,225 | $20,830 |
Quick list of all 47 majors
- Accounting—
- Anthropology—
- Applied Mathematics—
- Area Studies—
- Biology—
- Business Administration$73,099
- Chemistry—
- Classical and Ancient Studies—
- Classics—
- Communications$64,014
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Computer Science—
- Data Analytics—
- Economics—
- Education—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- Engineering, Other—
- English—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Ethnic / Gender Studies—
- Film and Photography—
- Geology / Earth Science—
- German—
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other$61,904
- History—
- Information Science / Studies—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Linguistics—
- Mathematics—
- Mathematics and Computer Science—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Music$52,225
- Neuroscience—
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science$74,476
- Psychology$57,264
- Public Health—
- Religious Studies—
- Sociology—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages$60,280
- Studio Art—
- Sustainability Studies—
- Theatre—
- Urban Studies / Affairs—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Greenville
Overall prices in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,507. Housing costs 23% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 59 inches of rain a year, 2 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (relatively high); river flooding (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Greenville County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Greenville County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Furman University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in South Carolina by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furman University | 43% | $30,308 | 79% | $68,635 | This school |
| Wofford College | 52% | $18,732 | 84% | $68,964 | |
| Anderson University | 55% | $23,544 | 66% | $42,101 | |
| American College of the Building Arts | 44% | $30,403 | 62% | — | |
| Bob Jones University | — | $16,641 | 65% | $44,354 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Furman University would cost you $11,576 more per year than Wofford College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Furman University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$3,765).
- Wofford College gives aided families $7,219 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, South Carolina resident | Furman University | Wofford College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $59,770 | $56,005 | +$3,765 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,200 | −$200 |
| Housing & meals | $15,868 | $15,015 | +$853 |
| Personal & travel | $2,000 | $2,543 | −$543 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,840 | −$2,322 | +$482 |
| Sticker price | $76,798 | $72,441 | +$4,357 |
| Average grants | −$46,490 | −$53,709 | +$7,219 |
| You pay | $30,308 | $18,732 | +$11,576 |
“+” means Furman University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Furman University
What is the Furman University acceptance rate?
Furman University accepts 43% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 4,419 of 8,406 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1260–1430 on the SAT or 28–32 on the ACT.
How much does Furman University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $76,798 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $30,308 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $16,401 and families earning $110k+ pay $39,310.
How much do Furman University graduates earn?
Former Furman University students earn a median $68,635 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Furman University graduation rate?
79% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 91% return for their second year.
How long does a Furman University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Furman University costs about $86,058 after grants ($21,041 a year for 4.1 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $68,635 ten years after starting, $35,119 more than high school graduates in South Carolina ($33,516), so the cost is repaid in 2.5 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Furman University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/furman-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).