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Furman University

Greenville, South Carolina · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$50,796

Acceptance Rate

53%

Graduation Rate

84%

Annual Tuition

$58,312

At a Glance

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Total Students

2,322

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Retention Rate

91%

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Faculty Ratio

9

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Financial Aid

28%

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Median Debt

$23,250

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Campus Setting

Suburban

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Furman University is a private, non-profit institution with 2,322 students. The university has a 52.6% acceptance rate and a high retention rate of 90.6%, indicating most students return for their second year. The graduation rate is 83.5%. The median student debt is $23,250, and 27.8% of students receive financial aid.

The cost of tuition is $58,312. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $35,856. Five years after graduation, the median earnings increase to $50,796, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $68,635.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$36k

1 YEAR

$51k

5 YEARS

$69k

10 YEARS

Top 30% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Furman University alumni earn a median salary of $35,856. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $50,796, and after ten years, the median salary is $68,635. The median debt for graduates is $23,250.

Furman University has a high retention rate of 90.6% and an 83.5% graduation rate. The university has an acceptance rate of 52.6% and a student body of 2,322. The in-state tuition is $58,312, and 27.8% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

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Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville, SC 29613-6162

Furman University is located in Greenville, South Carolina. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Furman University has an acceptance rate of 53%.