Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $76,798. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $59,770 |
| Housing & meals | $15,868 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $2,000 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,840 |
| Total cost of attendance | $76,798 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Furman University net price compared with other South Carolina colleges
Furman University has the 34th-lowest average net price of 35 South Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Newberry College | $21,656 | 45% | $48,040 |
| 28 | Charleston Southern University | $21,666 | 47% | $45,898 |
| 29 | Clemson University | $22,253 | 87% | $71,513 |
| 30 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $22,811 | 79% | $62,177 |
| 31 | Converse University | $23,283 | 62% | $40,867 |
| 32 | Anderson University | $23,544 | 66% | $42,101 |
| 33 | Columbia International University | $26,036 | 47% | $38,951 |
| 34 | Furman University | $30,308 | 79% | $68,635 |
| 35 | American College of the Building Arts | $30,403 | 62% | — |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All South Carolina colleges →
Why Furman University costs more or less than similar schools
| 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.
Furman University cost questions
How much is tuition at Furman University?
Tuition and fees are $59,770 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Furman University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $76,798 a year.
What do families actually pay at Furman University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $30,308 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $16,401; $48–75k pay $21,041; $110k+ pay $39,310.
How much debt do Furman University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and 2.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Furman University overview