It is moderately difficult to get into Furman University. Around 67% of applicants get into Furman University each year. Out of 7,510 applications received in 2023, 5,033 students were offered admission.
If you want to apply to Furman University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/15 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.
Students who submit their applications to Furman University for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than March 1.
Here is an overiew of some of Furman University's admissions stats.
Furman University 2023 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.7 |
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 38.6% |
Mean SAT Score | 1352 |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 29% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 31% |
Waitlist | Yes |
These are the application deadlines for Furman University.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | Yes | November 15 | December 1 |
Early Decision II | Yes | January 15 | February 1 |
Early Action | Yes | December 1 | February 15 |
Regular Decision | Yes | 1 15 | March 1 |
Furman University offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.
ποΈ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 1.
ποΈ Early Decision II applications are due January 15. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 1.
ποΈ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Furman University will release EA admissions decisions no later than February 15.
The early decision acceptance rate at Furman University is 41%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 67%.
Furman University accepts approximately 79% of early action applicants and 67% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Furman University admitted 92 of the 225 students who applied early decision. In 2022, Furman University admitted 3,422 of the 4,337 who applied early action.
Some students apply to college early to increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.
β‘οΈ See a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
Furman University is a moderately difficult school to get into.
In 2022, Furman University accepted 67% of students, around 5,033 from the 7,510 applicants.
Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Furman University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.
Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.
Furman University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.
Wondering what factors are considered by Furman University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Important |
Class Rank | Important |
Application Essay | Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Important |
Academic GPA | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
Recommendation(s) | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Talent/Ability | Considered |
Volunteer Work | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Make sure to check with Furman University for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Furman University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Furman University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Written Essay or Personal Statement | β | β | β | β |
Transcript of High School Record | β | β | β | β |
Students admitted to Furman University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7. Furman University considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.
Out of all students that were admitted, 54.1% submitted a class rank. At Furman University 38.6% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 74.6% were in the top 25% and 93.2% were in the top 50%.
At Furman University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
---|---|
4.0 GPA | 20.4% |
3.75 and 3.99 | 26.9% |
3.50 and 3.74 | 26.9% |
3.25 and 3.49 | 13.4% |
3.00 and 3.24 | 7.9% |
2.50 and 2.9 | 4.5% |
2.00 and 2.49 | β |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Furman University directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Furman University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 29% of Furman University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 31% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Furman University applicants, you should aim to score between 1280 and 1435 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Furman University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1435 and 25% of scored lower than 1280, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Furman University student is 1352.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Furman University students scored 725 or higher and 75% of students scored 640 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Furman University students scored 730 or higher, and 75% scored a 640 or higher.
To be most competitive at Furman University, you should strive to earn between 27 and 32 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Furman University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.
A 27 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Furman University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 27.
For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Furman University.
For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 15.
Transfer students can enroll in Furman University during the following terms:
β’ Fall Term
β’ Winter Term
β’ Spring Term
β’ Winter Term
β’ Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Furman University?
β Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Furman University.
Does Furman University accept transfer credits?
β Furman University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.
Do I have to submit test scores to Furman University?
β No, Furman University is test optional, so you can decide whether or not to include your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.
What is Furman University's acceptance rate?
β Furman University's acceptance rate is 67%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Furman University?
β Furman University's early decision acceptance rate was 41% in 2021.
What is the early action acceptance rate at Furman University?
β The early action acceptance rate at Furman University was 79% in 2021.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Furman University? Furman University is a somewhat selective institution. The Furman University acceptance rate is 67%. This means that the institution accepts 67 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Furman University is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Furman University is Jul 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1435 and Above
1280 to 1435
1280 and Less
The median SAT score for Furman University students is 1352. Applicants with SAT scores of 1435 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Furman University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1280 to 1435 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1280 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Furman University.
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Furman University, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.66. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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