# Furman University

Private nonprofit college in Greenville, SC. IPEDS ID 218070.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/furman-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/furman-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 43% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $30,308 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 79%; beats 91% of SC colleges and 88% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $68,635; beats 88% of SC colleges and 84% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,401 |
| 30-48k | $17,290 |
| 48-75k | $21,041 |
| 75-110k | $27,736 |
| 110k+ | $39,310 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.09 years on average (74% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $68,635 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $76,798
- Tuition and fees: $59,770
- Housing and meals: $15,868; books: $1,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 650–720; SAT math: 610–710; ACT: 28–32 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 8,406 applicants, 4,419 admitted, 620 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 43%, ACT 28–32 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 53%, ACT 28–32 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (47 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science | $34,473 | $74,476 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $49,008 | $73,099 | $19,500 |
| Communications | $41,766 | $64,014 | $22,631 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | not reported | $61,904 | $21,913 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | $60,280 | $26,955 |
| Psychology | $29,395 | $57,264 | $27,000 |
| Music | not reported | $52,225 | $20,830 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | $16,583 | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | $28,801 | not reported | $21,645 |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | $55,615 | not reported | $24,125 |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Urban Studies / Affairs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | $26,036 |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $86,330 (Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC), $100,660 (SC), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Communications → Public relations specialist: median wage $63,310 (Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC), $62,730 (SC), $74,750 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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