Furman University
Location: Greenville, SC (suburban, small city)
Size: 2,345 students
Avg percent need-met: 83%
Acceptance rate: 65%
Middle 50% ACT: 28-32 **Test Optional**
Middle 50% SAT: 1260-1382 **Test Optional**
Furman is located on a beautiful campus with a warm, challenging academic community. Classes are small, with passionate professors, which creates an overall engaging education. Professors aren't easy graders - science programs are especially tough. The student body is inclusive and close-knit, emphasizing studying during the week and parties or weekend trips to Greenville during the weekend.
Popular majors / known for: Communication, Health, Political Science, Business
Academic approach: Liberal arts
Fun fact / campus tradition: During homecoming week, 20 students participate in challenges, raise money, and live in a tent as part of HAVOC, a fundraising competition
Check out campus photos here!
Application Details
RD deadline: January 15th
Early Action deadline: December 1st
Supplemental essays: None
Application fee: $0
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due February 15th
Interviews: Considered
School also featured in: Conservative Leaning