Our Eligible CollegesFurman University

HIGHLIGHTS

83%

Six-Year Graduation Rate

A higher graduation rate indicates that the college's students are more likely to graduate with a degree.

46%

Freshmen LIFE Scholarship Retention Rate

A higher SC LIFE retention rate indicates that the college's students are more likely to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

71%

Acceptance Rate

A lower rate indicates that a school accepts a smaller percentage of applicants during its admissions process.

$5,878

Average Annual Out-of-Pocket Cost

A higher out-of-pocket cost for Scholarship recipients indicates the college may cost more to attend. This figure only includes eligible costs covered by the Scholarship.

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STUDENT LIFE

2,307

Undergraduates

9:1

Student:Faculty Ratio

11

Meeting Street Scholarship Recipients

Demographics

  • Gender Stat
  • Female 61%
  • Male 39%
  • Ethnicity Stat
  • African American 7%
  • Hispanic/Latino 6%
  • White 77%
  • Other 10%

Opportunities

  • Activity Stat
  • Type of Athletics D1
  • Number of Clubs 167
  • Greek Life? Yes
  • Study Abroad? Yes

ACADEMICS

71%

Acceptance Rate

46%

Freshmen LIFE Scholarship Retention Rate

39

Majors

Graduation Rates

83%

Six-Year Graduation Rate

 
 

79%

Six-Year Pell Grant Recipient Graduation Rate

COSTS

57%

Scholarship Recipients’ Eligible Expenses Fully Covered

$5,878

Average Annual Out-of-Pocket Cost for Scholarship Recipients

How the Scholarship Can Help You

We offer up to $10,000 per school year to high-achieving South Carolina students.

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About Furman University

Furman University is the oldest private higher education institution in South Carolina. Furman University surpasses the national average in Gallup’s “Big Six,” which means alumni are more likely to be engaged at work and thriving in wellbeing.

Campus Setting

A 40-acre lake is a highlight of its 750-acre campus in a wooded area of Greenville.

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