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Furman University
Explore admissions details for Furman University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About Furman University
Furman University is a private nonprofit institution in Greenville, SC. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Furman University is moderately selective with an acceptance rate of 53%. Reported student size is about 2,322, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Furman University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Furman University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
53%
Average SAT
1,364
Average ACT
31
Student Size
2,322
In-State Tuition
$58,312
Out-of-State Tuition
$58,312
Furman University Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Furman University sits in the moderately selective range with an acceptance rate of 53%. The average SAT shown here is 1,364, and the midpoint ACT composite is 31. Graduation rate is 84%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Furman University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
53%
Graduation Rate
84%
SAT Average
1,364
ACT Composite
31
SAT Reading
675
SAT Math
656
Graduation Rate
84%
Control
Private Nonprofit
Furman University Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Furman University reports in-state tuition of $58,312 and out-of-state tuition of $58,312. Average net price is $29,997, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $73,760 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $23,250.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Furman University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$58,312
Out-of-State Tuition
$58,312
Average Net Price
$29,997
Attendance Cost
$73,760
Average Net Price
$29,997
Cost of Attendance
$73,760
Median Debt
$23,250
Furman University Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Furman University enrolls about 2,322 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $68,635.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Furman University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
2,322
Median Earnings
$68,635
Furman University GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.90 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.20 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Furman University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Furman University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Furman University is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
How to Apply to Furman University Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether Furman University belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare Furman University with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
Furman University Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Furman University?
Furman University currently shows an acceptance rate of 53% in this dataset.
How competitive is Furman University?
Furman University is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
What GPA is competitive for Furman University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.90 to 3.20 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Furman University cost?
Furman University reports in-state tuition of $58,312, out-of-state tuition of $58,312, and an average net price of $29,997.
What test scores are shown for Furman University?
Furman University shows an average SAT of 1,364 and an ACT composite midpoint of 31.
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