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Furman is located in a large suburb, in Greenville, South Carolina. 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 580 to 690 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 680 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at the school 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, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Furman offers classes to 3,221 students (2,931 full-time equivalent).
The school serves primarily full-time students. 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
Admissions Phone: (864) 294-2034
Financial Aid Phone: (864) 294-2204
http://www.furman.edu
Furman awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 271 | political science, history, English, Spanish language, sociology, economics, interdisciplinary studies, French language, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 189 | elementary/middle school admin, middle school teaching, elementary school teaching, teacher education, ESL instruction, secondary school administration, music teaching, reading teaching, ... |
| Science | 87 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Business And Management | 69 | business management, accounting |
| Media | 44 | communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 40 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 37 | health and physical education |
| Religion And Philosophy | 28 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 28 | music, music performance, various music studies, music theory and composition |
| Art Studies | 15 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Medicine | 2 | neuroscience |
| Engineering | 0 | various engineering courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Furman in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 661 | 48 |
| Master's degree | 144 | 18 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 25 | 1 |
In 2005, Furman had a total enrollment of 3,221 students (2,931 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 28% |
| Georgia | 16% |
| North Carolina | 11% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Florida | 7% |
| Texas | 5% |
| Kentucky | 3% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Furman offers campus housing for 2,425 of its 2,931 (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 17 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,849 | 2,219 | 58% | 725 | 33% |
| Men | 1,602 | 944 | 59% | 332 | 35% |
| Women | 2,247 | 1,275 | 57% | 393 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 580 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 680 |
| ACT Verbal | 25 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| 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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 47% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (864) 294-2034
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,352 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,352 |
| Room and board | $ 6,912 |
| Room charge | $ 3,712 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,612 |
Financial Aid:
Furman participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 343400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (864) 294-2204
Furman has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 91 | $82,110 | 22 | $74,777 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $61,971 | 22 | $61,270 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 31 | $50,158 | 20 | $49,323 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $42,995 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 158 | $70,772 | 67 | $61,142 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Conference |
| Track | Southern Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 153 | 83 | 236 |
| Football | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Track | 7 | 14 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 39 | 54 | 93 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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