Furman University - Greenville, SC

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Furman University

School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree. Furman University is a private, for-profit school.

Contacting the School

3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, SC 29613-6162
Main Phone: (864) 294-2000
Web Site: www.furman.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,951 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.4% of students attend full-time, while 0.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 285 male students and 402 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 41.5% of the student body, while females made up 58.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (203)%, Hispanic (64)%, Asian (40)%, and Native American (5)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 55.5% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 590. One quarter of students scored at least 690.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 590 or higher. One fourth of students scored 690 or higher.

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Area Studies

Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Furman University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Southern Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 42,350
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 32,410
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 42,350

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
Standardized test scores are recommended.
Recommendations are recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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