Applying to Furman

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
52.57%	1,350

Furman University's acceptance rate is 52.57% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 8,406 students applied and 4,419 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.

Furman's acceptance rate is the 3rd lowest among 31 South Carolina colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,350 and the ACT score is 30 at Furman. Furman's SAT score ranks 1st out of 21 South Carolina colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Furman, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Furman University is 52.57% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.03%. 3,699 men and 4,707 women applied to Furman and 1,736 men and 2,683 women students were accepted.

Among them, 267 men and 353 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Furman.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Furman
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	8,406	3,699	4,707	0	0
Admitted	4,419	1,736	2,683	0	0
Enrolled	620	267	353	0	0
Acceptance Rate	52.57%	46.93%	57.00%	-	-
Yield	14.03%	15.38%	13.16%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Furman University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 175 students (28% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 153 students (25%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Furman.

The median SAT score is 1,350 with 690 SAT EBRW and 660 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 720 and the 25^th percentile is 650. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 705 and 25^th percentile is 610 .

The median ACT composite score is 30 with 75^th percentile score of 32 and 25^th percentile score of 28 at Furman. The median ACT math score is 28 and the ACT English score is 32.

The SAT and ACT scores at Furman University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,283, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Furman
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1260	1350	1425
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	650	690	720
SAT Math	610	660	705
ACT Composite	28	30	32
ACT Math	26	28	30
ACT English	28	32	35

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Furman University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 620 first-year students enrolled in Furman. The proportion of full-time students is 99.68% and part-time students is 0.32%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 43.06% and women students is 56.94%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Furman.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Furman
	Total	Men	Women
Total	620	267	353
Full-time	618	266	352
Part-time	2	1	1

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Furman. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Furman University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Furman Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $55 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Furman.

Admission Information for Applying to Furman
Open Admission Policy	No
Graduate Application Fees	$55
Admission Information	www.furman.edu/admissions-aid/
Online Application	www.furman.edu/admissions-aid/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Not Offered
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate

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