Furman University
Greenville, SC · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1260 and 1430 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 31
Popular programs at Furman University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Communication and Media Studies. | 66 | |
| 2 | Political Science and Government. | 62 | |
| 3 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 60 | |
| 4 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 58 | |
| 5 | Biology, General. | 51 | |
| 6 | Psychology, General. | 43 | |
| 7 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 30 | |
| 8 | Music. | 28 | |
| 9 | Chemistry. | 27 | |
| 10 | History. | 24 | |
| 11 | English Language and Literature, General. | 23 | |
| 12 | Sustainability Studies. | 23 | |
| 13 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 21 | |
| 14 | Accounting and Related Services. | 20 | |
| 15 | Mathematics. | 19 | |
| 16 | Area Studies. | 18 | |
| 17 | Computer Science. | 17 | |
| 18 | Economics. | 17 | |
| 19 | Sociology. | 17 | |
| 20 | Information Science/Studies. | 15 |
Showing top 20 of 37 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Furman University?
Furman University has an acceptance rate of 43% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Furman University?
Admitted students at Furman University typically score between 1260 and 1430 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Furman University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Furman University is approximately $30,308 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Furman University?
4-year graduation rate data for Furman University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.