Furman University Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$55
Acceptance Rate
67.02%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
12.85%
Freshmen Enrollment
647
SAT Scores
1,340
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 7,514 students have applied and 5,036 students have allowed to admit to Furman University (Acceptance rate: 67.02%). Furman's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 12.85 % where 647 students have finally enrolled out of 5,036 admitted students.
Furman acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Erskine College and Wofford College, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 56.72%).
Furman enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 25.40%).
How to Apply to Furman University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Furman.
| Admission | www.furman.edu/admissions-aid/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.furman.edu/admissions-aid/apply/prospective-first-year-students/ |
| Financial Aid | www.furman.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.collegenpc.com/FurmanUniversity |
| Disability Service | www.furman.edu/accessibility/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Furman and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Furman University is 1,340 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Furman University is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,159). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Furman University | 1,340 | 30 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,159 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina | 1,074 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Furman University, 187 students submitted SAT scores (29% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,340 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 640 | 680 | 730 |
| Mathematics | 620 | 660 | 725 |
| Total | 1,260 | 1,340 | 1,455 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Furman University, 198 students submitted ACT scores (31% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 27 | 30 | 32 |
| English | 26 | 32 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 27 | 30 |
Furman Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Furman University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |