Furman University is a private university in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1826 and named after Baptist pastor Richard Furman, the liberal arts university is the oldest private institution of higher learning in South Carolina. It became a secular university in 1992, while keeping Christo et Doctrinae as its motto. As of Fall 2021, it enrolls approximately 2,300 undergraduate students and 150 graduate students on its 750-acre (304 ha) campus.
In-state cost$59,770
Out-of-state$59,770
International$76,798
Acceptance rate43%
Avg. SAT1,371
Enrollment2,379
Fields of study
Visual & Performing ArtsBiology & BiomedicalBusinessCommunications & MediaComputer ScienceEducationHealth & NursingHumanities & LanguagesPsychologySciences (Physics, Chem, Math)Social SciencesSports Science & Kinesiology
Athletic programs
Track & Field · MenNCAA D1
Track & Field · WomenNCAA D1
Volleyball · WomenNCAA D1
Softball · WomenNCAA D1
Football · MenNCAA D1
Lacrosse · WomenNCAA D1
Soccer · MenNCAA D1
Soccer · WomenNCAA D1
Basketball · MenNCAA D1
Basketball · WomenNCAA D1
Coaches
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