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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
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 2,962
  • College Alias: Furman
  • College Mascot: Paladins
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Furman University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
Furman University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • 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 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,8142,6004,414
Number Granted Admission (%)1,058 (58%)1,473 (57%)2,531 (57%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)309 (29%)445 (30%)754 (30%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam66388%
ACT ® Exam39753%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading590690
SAT ® Math590680
SAT ® Writing580680
 
ACT ® Composite2630
ACT ® English2632
ACT ® Math2530
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving34%11%32%80%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,154$4,881$8,201$19,696
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)0.3%0.2%0.5%
Number in Default113
Number in Repayment303341595
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$36,656$34,588$31,560
In-State Tuition and Fees$36,656$34,588$31,560
Out of State Tuition and Fees$36,656$34,588$31,560
Books and Supplies$1,110$850$850
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,170$8,966$8,064
Other Expenses$2,223$2,636$1,876
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$49,159$47,040$42,350
In-State$49,159$47,040$42,350
Out of State$49,159$47,040$42,350
Off Campus
In-District$37,766$35,438$32,410
In-State$37,766$35,438$32,410
Out of State$37,766$35,438$32,410
Off Campus with Family
In-District$37,766$35,438$32,410
In-State$37,766$35,438$32,410
Out of State$37,766$35,438$32,410
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-48-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree-27-
Business Administration Degree-72-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree-35-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree---
Computer Science Degree-2-
Information Science Studies Degree-3-
 
Education
Education Degree-3-
Education, Teaching Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities Degree--5
Education, Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances Degree--3
Education, Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation Degree---
Elementary and Middle School Administration Degree--8
Elementary Education Degree-16-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree---
Kindergarten and Preschool Education Degree--14
Music Teacher Education Degree-7-
Physical Education Degree---
Reading Teacher Education Degree---
Secondary School Administration Degree--9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other Degree21--
Teaching English As Second Language Instructor Degree--4
 
Engineering
Engineering, Other Degree---
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-33-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Asian Civilization Studies Degree-12-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Ancient Greek Language and Literature Degree---
French Language and Literature Degree-6-
German Language and Literature Degree-2-
Latin Language and Literature Degree-1-
Spanish Language and Literature Degree-22-
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree-1-
 
History
History Degree-58-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree-12-
Mathematics and Computer Science Degree-2-
Neuroscience Degree-12-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree---
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-5-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree-15-
Religious Studies Degree-13-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-285
Geology and Earth Science Degree-5-
Physics Degree-11-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-23-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education Degree---
Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree-41-
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree-19-
Political Science Degree-65-
Sociology Degree-9-
Urban Studies and Affairs Degree---
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree-1-
Music Degree-12-
Music Performance Degree-12-
Music Theory and Composition Degree-2-
Music, Other Degree-1-
Art Studies Degree-11-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,962
    • Undergraduate: 2,753 Graduate: 209
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,224 Female: 1,738
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,186 Female: 1,567
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 38 Female: 171
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,673 Part-Time: 289
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,621 Part-Time: 132
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 52 Part-Time: 157
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien482%
American Indian30.1%
Black2097%
Asian662%
Hispanic522%
White2,35179%
Unknown2338%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18150.5%
Ages 18-191,22441%
Ages 20-211,21541%
Ages 22-242157%
Ages 25-29863%
Ages 30-34642%
Ages 35-39401%
Ages 40-49612%
Ages 50-65391%
Age Unknown30.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees86780463
Faculty Status25222923
Tenured Faculty1761751
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service25222923
Primarily Instruction25222923
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial50482
Other Professionals2212138
Technical and/or Paraprofessional34431430
Clerical And Secretarial15514015
Skilled Crafts3636-
Service and/or Maintenance1261188
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$81,703 (229)$85,692 (153)$73,671 (76)
Professor$99,293 (107)$101,815 (80)$91,821 (27)
Associate Professor$78,262 (56)$79,749 (38)$75,122 (18)
Assistant Professor$57,107 (57)$55,775 (30)$58,586 (27)
Instructor$51,169 (8)$52,400 (5)$49,118 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$81,703 (229)$85,692 (153)$73,671 (76)
Professor$99,293 (107)$101,815 (80)$91,821 (27)
Associate Professor$78,262 (56)$79,749 (38)$75,122 (18)
Assistant Professor$57,107 (57)$55,775 (30)$58,586 (27)
Instructor$51,169 (8)$52,400 (5)$49,118 (3)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$7,131,251$4,771,431$2,359,820
Ratio (%)100%67%33%
 
Participants
All Athletes350235115
Unduplicated Athletes342228114
Baseball4040-
Basketball301515
All Track Combined472027
Football105105-
Golf18108
Soccer542727
Softball17-17
Tennis27189
Volleyball12-12
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$83,600$59,194
Assistant Coaches-$44,293$27,818
 
Coaches
All Coaches432617
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
All Track Combined422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 92%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students86%
 
By Gender
Male84%
Female87%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien86%
American Indian-
Black86%
Asian80%
Hispanic71%
White87%
Unknown79%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less81%
5 Years85%
6 Years86%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
On Campus
Weapons Related11
Drug Related1-
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape4-
Burglary1212
On Campus
Forcible Rape43
Robbery1-
Aggravated Assault2-
Burglary1814
Vehicle Theft36
Arson-1
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