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Furman University

Greeneville, SC

Travel:

2 hours by car

Local Airport:

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)

Planning Your Visit
Places to Stay Near Campus

  • Hyatt Regency Greenville

  • Aloft Greenville Downtown

  • Hampton Inn Greenville

Places to Eat

  • Soby’s New South Cuisine

  • Tupelo Honey Café

  • Smoke on the Water

Other Schools You Could Add to Your Trip:

  • Wofford College – ~45 min

  • Clemson University – ~45 min

  • Davidson College – ~2 hr

  • Wake Forest University – ~2 hr 30 min

College Snapshot

Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Furman University is one of the nation’s top private liberal arts and sciences universities, known for its rigorous academics, small class sizes, and stunning 750-acre campus. With a distinctive focus on engaged learning—connecting classroom knowledge to real-world experiences—Furman blends intellectual curiosity with personal growth, preparing students to lead with purpose and impact.



📊 Admissions Overview

  • Freshman Applicants (2025): 10,813

  • Acceptance Rate: 43.0%

  • Early Decision Applicants: 504 | Admitted: 125

  • Early Action Applicants: 6,115 | Admitted: 3,420

  • Test Policy: Test-optional (SAT/ACT considered if submitted)


🎓 Who Gets In

  • Class Rank: 91% of freshmen ranked in the top half of their HS class; 40% in the top 10%.

  • GPA Profile:
    20% had a 4.0 GPA
    30% had 3.75–3.99
    21% had 3.50–3.74
    17% had 3.25–3.49
    9% had 3.00–3.24
    The majority of admitted students had GPAs above 3.5.

  • Test Scores:
    Middle 50% SAT:     1280–1418
    Average SAT Section Scores: 685 Verbal / 671 Math
    Middle 50% ACT: 24–30+ (average 30)
    Nearly 68% of students scored 30+ on the ACT and over 90% scored above 1200 on the SAT.


📝 What Matters in Admissions

  • Furman takes a holistic approach but does not publish weighting of specific factors.

  • The university considers a student’s academic rigor, engagement, and potential for success as key indicators during review.

  • Test-optional policies and personalized evaluation make strong academics and well-rounded involvement valuable assets for applicants.

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