Furman University
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $59,700 within 10 years; strong 79% graduation rate.
About This School
Furman University is a private nonprofit institution located in Greenville, South Carolina with approximately 2,379 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 43% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $30,308 per year. The graduation rate is 79%, and the typical graduate earns $59,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Furman University is a private university in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1826 and named after Baptist pastor Richard Furman, the liberal arts university is the oldest private institution of higher learning in South Carolina. It became a secular university in 1992, while keeping Christo et Doctrinae as its motto. As of Fall 2021, it enrolls approximately 2,300 undergraduate students and 150 graduate students on its 750-acre (304 ha) campus.
This is a strong option for students who want a genuine liberal arts experience at a smaller school — the 91% freshman retention rate and 81% graduation rate suggest students tend to thrive here, and median debt of just $19,500 at graduation is impressively manageable. That said, median earnings of $59,700 a decade out are solid but not exceptional, so students banking on a high-salary career path should be intentional about their major and internship strategy. At a 53% acceptance rate and $30K average net price, it's accessible and reasonably affordable for a private school, making it worth a serious look for self-motivated students drawn to Greenville's growing city scene.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,379 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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