Furman University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Furman is test-optional, but strong scores still matter here. With admitted students’ middle SAT range at 1280 to 1418, aiming near the top of that band, or around a 32 ACT, can make submitting scores a real advantage in a 43% admit pool.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Furman University facts and stats
Furman University enrolls 2,383 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Furman has a 91% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 79%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 9.8:1.
Greenville, SC
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Key Furman University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
January 15
Early Action
November 15
Early Decision
November 1
Priority Deadline
January 15
Financial Aid Priority
February 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Furman is test-optional, follow this plan only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, use the summer before senior year and fall for retakes, and plan on the October SAT or September ACT as the latest retake likely to arrive by the November 1 Early Decision deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Furman’s tuition and fees are $59,770, with 51% of students receiving aid. The average merit award is $31,388, and students should submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
Furman’s listed cost of attendance is about $76,274, including $59,770 in tuition and fees and $16,504 for room and board. About 51% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $46,054. Merit aid can be significant, with an average merit award of $31,388 and named scholarships ranging from $25,000 to $36,000. Graduates leave with average debt of $32,172.
Student life at Furman University
97% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 25% of men join fraternities, and 44% of women join sororities.
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