“Founded in 1826 by the South Carolina Baptist Convention, Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, has evolved from its denominational roots i”
Founded in 1826 by the South Carolina Baptist Convention, Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, has evolved from its denominational roots into a leading independent liberal arts university. Furman's mission centers on engaged learning—the integration of rigorous academics with real-world experience through research, internships, study away, and community engagement. The university's strategic vision, 'The Furman Advantage,' guarantees every student a personalized pathway combining a faculty mentor, an engaged learning experience, and a funded internship or research opportunity. Furman's commitment to developing the whole person—intellectually, professionally, and personally—drives its educational philosophy.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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Official SourceEarly Decision I
Binding
Early Action
Non-binding
Early Decision II
Binding
Regular Decision
Notified by Feb 15
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$59,770
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Furman offers more than 50 majors and programs, with strengths in the sciences, music, political science, health sciences, and sustainability. The Furman Advantage is the college's signature framework: every student works with a faculty mentor to build a four-year plan incorporating at least one engaged learning experience—research, internship, study away, or community-engaged project—with dedicated funding support. The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities connects academic work with community sustainability projects in Greenville and beyond. The music program is conservatory-quality, housed in the Daniel Music Building with world-class performance and practice facilities. Pre-health advising is exceptional, with medical school acceptance rates consistently above 80%. The Riley Institute at Furman bridges academic study with public policy engagement and bipartisan dialogue on civic issues.
4 years
Flagship social science program connected to the Riley Institute. Students gain global perspective through study abroad, policy research, and internships in DC and abroad.
4 years
One of Furman's most popular majors, tailored for students pursuing medical, dental, physician assistant, and public health careers. Strong clinical partnerships with Prisma Health.
4 years
Supported by the Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities, this program combines environmental science, policy, and community engagement.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $59,770
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
