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Furman University (Furman)
- 3300 Poinsett Highway
- Greenville, SC 29613
- OPEID College Code: 00343400
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- General Phone: (864) 294-2000
- President: David E. Shi
- Website: www.furman.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 2,951
- College Alias: Furman
- College Mascot: Paladins
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Furman Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.engagefurman.com
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Recommended
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,538 | 2,349 | 3,887 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 894 (58%) | 1,264 (54%) | 2,158 (56%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 285 (32%) | 402 (32%) | 687 (32%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 651 | 95% |
| ACT ® Exam | 346 | 51% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 590 | 690 |
| SAT ® Math | 590 | 690 |
| SAT ® Writing | 590 | 690 |
| ACT ® Composite | 25 | 31 |
| ACT ® English | 25 | 30 |
| ACT ® Math | 25 | 32 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Furman Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 84%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 34% | 9% | 27% | 75% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,469 | $4,769 | $7,761 | $15,320 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.5% | - | 1.9% |
| Number in Default | 3 | - | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 595 | 585 | 311 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $31,560 | $28,840 | $26,352 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $31,560 | $28,840 | $26,352 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $775 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,064 | $7,552 | $6,912 |
| Other Expenses | $1,876 | $1,783 | $1,612 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $42,350 | $38,950 | $35,626 |
| Out of State | $42,350 | $38,950 | $35,626 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $32,410 | $29,615 | $27,102 |
| Out of State | $32,410 | $29,615 | $27,102 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $32,410 | $29,615 | $27,102 |
| Out of State | $32,410 | $29,615 | $27,102 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,951 Undergraduate: 2,774 Graduate: 177
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,255 Female: 1,696
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,219 Female: 1,555
- Graduate Gender Male: 36 Female: 141
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,661 Part-Time: 290
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,633 Part-Time: 141
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 28 Part-Time: 149
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 65 | 2% |
| American Indian | 5 | 0.2% |
| Black | 203 | 7% |
| Asian | 64 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 1% |
| White | 2,434 | 82% |
| Unknown | 140 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 17 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,213 | 41% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,252 | 42% |
| Ages 22-24 | 225 | 8% |
| Ages 25-29 | 74 | 3% |
| Ages 30-34 | 34 | 1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 43 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 50 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 30 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.03% |
| Age Uknown | 12 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 866 | 808 | 58 |
| Faculty Status | 291 | 261 | 30 |
| Tenured Faculty | 181 | 179 | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 272 | 242 | 30 |
| Primarily Instruction | 272 | 242 | 30 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 48 | 46 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 207 | 204 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 339 | 316 | 23 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 161 | 148 | 13 |
| Skilled Crafts | 37 | 37 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 115 | 109 | 6 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $74,706 (242) | $79,163 (161) | $65,848 (81) |
| Professor | $90,638 (115) | $92,939 (88) | $83,137 (27) |
| Associate Professor | $68,182 (62) | $68,806 (41) | $66,962 (21) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,353 (59) | $54,549 (32) | $51,935 (27) |
| Instructor | $48,600 (5) | - (-) | $48,600 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $74,706 (242) | $79,163 (161) | $65,848 (81) |
| Professor | $90,638 (115) | $92,939 (88) | $83,137 (27) |
| Associate Professor | $68,182 (62) | $68,806 (41) | $66,962 (21) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,353 (59) | $54,549 (32) | $51,935 (27) |
| Instructor | $48,600 (5) | - (-) | $48,600 (5) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,933,081 | $3,893,618 | $2,039,463 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 66% | 34% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 333 | 236 | 97 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 329 | 233 | 96 |
| Baseball | 38 | 38 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 37 | 17 | 20 |
| Football | 104 | 104 | - |
| Golf | 20 | 14 | 6 |
| Soccer | 51 | 31 | 20 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Tennis | 27 | 18 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $83,549 | $54,149 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $35,368 | $27,628 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 37 | 23 | 14 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 90%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 25%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 83% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 81% |
| Female | 85% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| Black | 79% |
| Asian | 90% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 84% |
| Unknown | 91% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 79% |
| 5 Years | 83% |
| 6 Years | 83% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 14 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 12 | 1 |
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