Outcomes at Furman
Graduation Rate
78.76%
Transfer-out Rate
18.85%
Retention Rate
91.00%
The graduation rate at Furman University is 78.76% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. 560 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 711 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 18.85% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The retention rate (full-time students) is 91% that is extremely higher (most students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Furman University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Furman University. 560 students have completed and 134 students have transferred out to other institutes.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 711 | 711 |
| Completers | 560 (78.76%) | 560 |
| Transfer-out | 134 (18.85%) | 134 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 17 (2.39%) | 17 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 519 students have completed in 4 years and additional 38 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 519 (73.00%) |
179 (60.68%) |
340 (81.73%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 38 (5.34%) |
24 (8.14%) |
14 (3.37%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 3 (0.42%) |
3 (1.02%) |
0 (0.00%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 78.76% (560/711) | 69.83% (206/295) | 85.10% (354/416) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Asian | 85.71% (18/21) | 100.00% (3/3) | 83.33% (15/18) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 78.72% (37/47) | 71.43% (15/21) | 84.62% (22/26) |
| Hispanic | 75.00% (27/36) | 68.42% (13/19) | 82.35% (14/17) |
| White | 79.82% (443/555) | 70.22% (158/225) | 86.36% (285/330) |
| Two or More Race | 67.86% (19/28) | 64.29% (9/14) | 71.43% (10/14) |
| Unknown | 66.67% (2/3) | 0.00% (0/1) | 100.00% (2/2) |