Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina · Private
Furman University admitted 49% of 9,312 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1280–1410 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 81% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Furman University
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Application deadlines
Furman University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early decision II
- January 15, 2027
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application is free. Furman University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Furman University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 73% (96 of 131), compared with 49% for all applicants.
Furman University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
524 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 76 took it, and 9 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Furman University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essay
- Activities
- Character
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.63 GPA. 36% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $77,180 a year. After grants, students paid $32,901 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Furman University’s acceptance rate?
Furman University admitted 49% of applicants: 4,533 of 9,312 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Furman University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early decision II is due January 15, 2027, early action is due November 1, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Furman University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1280 to 1410, with a median around 1350. A score at or above 1350 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Furman University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Furman University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Furman University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Furman University have supplemental essays?
No. Furman University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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