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Furman University

Greenville, SC

43%

Acceptance Rate

$59,770

Avg Cost (In-State)

$59,770

Avg Cost (Out-of-State)

80.1%

Graduation Rate

2,379

Total Enrollment

Popular programs

Music ProgramsPolitical ScienceChemistry/Pre-MedEnglish/Creative WritingBiologyHistoryPhilosophy

Application requirements

Regular Deadline

January 15

Early Deadline

November 1 (Early Decision I), January 15 (Early Decision II)

Common App

Yes

Test Policy

Test Optional

Essays Required

1

Letters of Rec

1

Interview

Not required

Essays: Common Application personal essay required (250-650 words)

Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.

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Graduate outcomes

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

$50,796

Median Earnings at 6 Years

median graduate salary 6 years after starting

$68,635

Median Earnings at 10 Years

median graduate salary 10 years after starting

80%

4-Year Graduation Rate

students completing degree within 4 years

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.

Earnings by major

Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.

ProgramMedian earnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Graduates
Communication and Media Studies.$41,766$64,01456
Business Administration, Management and Operations.$49,008$73,09952
Political Science and Government.$34,473$74,47635
Biology, General.$28,80125
Psychology, General.$29,395$57,26425
Economics.$55,61521
English Language and Literature, General.$16,58317
Music.$52,225

Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.

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