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Furman University is a private, coeducational, non-sectarian university located in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. It was established in the year 1826. The university's campus spreads across an area of more than 750 acres. The university offers various undergraduate and graduate degree programs in diverse areas of study. Furman University is well-known for its courses in chemistry, history, music, religion, political science, and psychology.
The University’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. It is a member of the NCAA Division I and competes in the Southern Conference. Their sports teams are known as the Paladins. The Paladins participate in various intercollegiate sports including basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, and volleyball.
Furman is located in a large suburb, in Greenville, SC. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Furman top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study science, music, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at Furman does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 590 to 690 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 690 or higher on the math SAT.
Students at Furman benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Furman tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 2,951 students (2,725 full-time equivalent).
Furman has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Furman does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Southern Conference competitions. Furman offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Furman University
3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, SC 29613-6162
General Phone: (864) 294-2000
http://www.furman.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 255 | political science, history, Spanish language, English, interdisciplinary studies, economics, sociology, French language, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 122 | elementary/middle school admin, teacher education, kindergarten/preschool teaching, elementary school teaching, music teaching, secondary school administration, education of learning disabled, ESL instruction, ... |
| Science | 78 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Business and Management | 63 | business management, accounting |
| Media | 48 | communication studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 43 | exercise science, health and physical education |
| Religion and Philosophy | 37 | religion, philosophy |
| Therapy and Counseling | 32 | psychology |
| Music | 25 | music, music performance, music theory and composition, various music studies |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Medicine | 11 | neuroscience |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | information science, computer science, computer and info science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
| Engineering | 0 | various engineering courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Furman in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 651 | 51 |
| Master's degree | 71 | 18 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 21 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Furman had a total enrollment of 2,951 students (2,725 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Women | 0% |
| Full-Time | 41% |
| Part-Time | 59% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 30% |
| Georgia | 16% |
| North Carolina | 9% |
| Tennessee | 8% |
| Florida | 6% |
| Alabama | 4% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Furman offers campus housing for 2,435 of its 2,725 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Greenville, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,879 | 2,159 | 56% | 700 | 32% |
| Men | 1,622 | 974 | 60% | 700 | 72% |
| Women | 2,257 | 1,185 | 52% | 0 | 0% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 590 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 690 |
| SAT Writing | 580 | 680 |
| ACT Verbal | 25 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 58% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 34,588 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 34,588 |
| Room and board | $ 8,966 |
| Room charge | $ 5,044 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,922 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,636 |
Financial Aid:
Furman participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 343400)
Furman has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 125 | 50 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 35 | 25 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 81 | $97,418 | 27 | $88,967 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $71,526 | 20 | $70,715 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 39 | $56,109 | 26 | $56,978 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $48,500 | 6 | $46,886 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 166 | $79,983 | 80 | $70,208 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Conference |
| Track | Southern Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 171 | 85 | 256 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Track | 10 | 16 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 39 | 55 | 94 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Social Studies Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Furman Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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