Furman: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1767 of 12,502 | In the World |
| # 486 of 452 | In North America |
| # 439 of 452 | In the United States |
| # 5 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| # 1 of 4 | In Greenville |
| # 806 of 12,502 | For Political Economy |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
43%
Enrollment
6,768
Average SAT
1,345
Average ACT
30
Avg. cost to attend
$34,086 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
2,383
Graduates
171
Male:Female Ratio
40:60
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Post-master's certificate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Furman has an acceptance rate of 43% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 43% | 43% | 43% |
| Applicants | 10,813 | 4,826 | 5,984 |
| Admissions | 4,644 | 1,789 | 2,852 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 607 | 251 | 354 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 73% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 6% |
| ■ Asian | 3% |
| ■ Hispanic | 7% |
| ■ Black or African American | 6% |
| ■ Two or more races | 4% |
Furman majors
Furman has granted 481 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs, and 64 master's across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Furman.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 70 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 47 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 36 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 32 | - |
| Psychology, General | 30 | - |
| Economics, General | 29 | - |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | - | 26 |
| Chemistry, General | 20 | 4 |
| Computer Science | 15 | - |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | - | 14 |
| Sustainability Studies | 14 | - |
| Education, General | 4 | 9 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 13 | - |
| Neuroscience | 10 | - |
| Public Health, Other | 10 | - |
| Accounting | 8 | - |
| Information Science & Studies | 8 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | - |
| Anthropology, General | 6 | - |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 | - |
| History, General | 6 | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | - |
| Physics, General | 6 | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | - |
| German Language and Literature | 4 | - |
| Philosophy | 4 | - |
| Sociology, General | 4 | - |
| Chinese Studies | 3 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | - |
| Japanese Studies | 3 | - |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | - | 3 |
| Music Performance, General | 3 | - |
| Music, General | 3 | - |
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | - | 3 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 2 | - |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 2 | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | - | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 2 | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | - | 1 |
| Grand Total | 481 | 64 |
Publications & Citations
Furman has published 3,619 scientific papers with 73,724 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Political Science, Physics, Philosophy, Medicine, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
2,100
/ 38,199
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
1,579
/ 46,572
|
| Computer Science |
1,280
/ 36,229
|
| Environmental Science |
1,278
/ 23,812
|
| Engineering |
1,276
/ 35,838
|
| Political Science |
1,261
/ 20,295
|
| Physics |
1,184
/ 27,216
|
| Philosophy |
1,171
/ 22,480
|
| Medicine |
1,157
/ 35,454
|
| Law |
1,153
/ 19,395
|
| Sociology |
1,101
/ 18,528
|
| Chemistry |
1,067
/ 28,576
|
| Psychology |
972
/ 31,516
|
| History |
808
/ 10,155
|
| Geography and Cartography |
781
/ 12,839
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
778
/ 20,367
|
| Mathematics |
692
/ 13,843
|
| Biochemistry |
683
/ 19,866
|
| Business |
642
/ 22,765
|
| Organic chemistry |
623
/ 17,349
|
| Geology |
618
/ 13,433
|
| Economics |
574
/ 10,246
|
| Genetics |
553
/ 14,286
|
| Archaeology |
538
/ 9,220
|
| Art & Design |
530
/ 4,945
|
| Linguistics |
504
/ 13,475
|
| Ecology |
499
/ 12,205
|
| Paleontology |
444
/ 8,499
|
| Statistics |
419
/ 8,989
|
| Materials Science |
415
/ 11,383
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
368
/ 8,726
|
| Psychiatry |
366
/ 19,518
|
| Neuroscience |
360
/ 21,569
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
358
/ 3,158
|
| Social Psychology |
337
/ 7,586
|
| Optics |
334
/ 8,826
|
| Pathology |
325
/ 8,315
|
| Development Studies |
320
/ 5,330
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
290
/ 8,120
|
| Mathematics Education |
275
/ 5,103
|
Annual publication & citation counts
86 Notable alumni
1. Speedy Speer
1895-1976 (aged 81)
coach
basketball player
American football player
James Harrel "Speedy" Speer was a college football player for the Furman Paladins of Furman University and a high school football coach. He was elected to the South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame in 1974, and the Furman Athletics Hall of Fame in 1981.
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2. Bob Smith
1941-. (aged 85)
teacher
entrepreneur
politician
Robert William Smith was an American football, basketball, and baseball coach. He served as the head football coach (1946–1947) and head men's basketball coach (1935–1942) at Furman University.
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3. A. T. Sublett
1883-1961 (aged 78)
American football player
Alvah Tindal "Sub" Sublett was a college football and baseball player.
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4. Tom Wham
1924-2006 (aged 82)
American football player
Thomas Arthur Wham was an American professional football player who was a defensive end for the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Furman Paladins.
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All 86 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
FurmanFU
Founded
1826
Motto
Christo et DoctrinaeFor Christ and Learning
Colors
royal purple, white
Academic calendar
September to May (September - December; January-February; March-May)
Total staff
905
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, South Carolina, 29613-6162 United States
City Population
71,000
Phone
8642942000
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