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

Page last updated: May 2022