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Furman University

Instate Tuition (2013-2014)
$43,164
Out-of-state Tuition (2013-2014)
$43,164

Furman Address

FURMAN UNIVERSITY
3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, SC 29613
General info:(864) 294-2034
Financial aid office:(864) 294-2204
Admissions office:(864) 294-2034University FAQ
University Homepage

Tuition + Furman Housing (2013-2014)

Meals Per Week:19

Undergrad Application Fee: $50
Grad Application Fee:$50

Tuition Payment Plan:Yes
Campus Housing Capacity:2,475
Freshman Must Live on Campus: No

University Makeup (2013-2014)

# of Undergrads: 2,878
# of Grad students: 404
Total Students: 3,282
Male

40.5%
Female

59.5%
International

2%
African-American

6%
American Indian

0%
Asian

2%
Hispanic

3%
Pacific Islander

1%
Caucasian

82%
Unknown

3%

Financial Aid

81% First time, full time students receive federal aid and the average amount is $217

25% of students receive State/Local grants and the average amount is $7,341

82% receive instiutional grants and the average institutional award is $20,263

32% receive student loans and the average amount is $9,584Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Website
Private not-for-profit 4 year or above Institution
Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts
Average ACT: 28.0

Special Programs

Pre-medical studies, Pre-law studies, Women's Studies concentration, ROTC, Latin American Studies, Engineering, Teacher Certifications

Admissions Requirements

Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Secondary School Rank N/A
Test Scores N/A
Competencies N/A

Special Credits

HS College Credit: No
AP Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credit: No
Special Credits(other): No

Applicants Admitted

60% men vs 67% women admitted

Applicants vs Admissions (2013-2014)

Men Applicants:2,473
Women Applicants:3,480
Men Admitted:1,475
Women Admitted:2,333

Student Services

Library On Campus
Counseling Services
Employment Services
Placement Services

Majors

• Accounting
• Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
• Art History
• Art/Art Studies
• Asian Studies/Civilization
• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Business Administration and Management
• Chemistry
• Classics and Classical Languages
• Computer Science
• Criticism and Conservation
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
• Economics
• Education
• Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
• Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
• Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
• Engineering
• English Language and Literature
• French Language and Literature
• General
• Geology/Earth Science
• German Language and Literature
• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
• History
• Information Science/Studies
• Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
• Kinesiology and Exercise Science
• Latin Language and Literature
• Literatures
• Mathematics
• Mathematics and Computer Science
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
• Music
• Music Performance
• Music Teacher Education
• Music Theory and Composition
• Neuroscience
• Oth
• Other
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science and Government
• Psychology
• Reading Teacher Education
• Religion/Religious Studies
• Secondary School Administration/Principalship
• Sociology
• Spanish Language and Literature
• Specific Levels and Methods
• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
• Superintendency and Educational System Administration
• Sustainability Studies
• Teacher Education and Professional Development
• Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
• Urban Studies/Affairs
• Linguistics
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