by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,345 undergraduates in 2020, Furman is a small, private university located in Greenville, South Carolina. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Furman offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Furman can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Furman Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 18.0% of the student population at Furman. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Furman Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Furman does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Furman for Veterans Guide.
Furman offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Furman has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,345 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,294 (97.8%). Part-time attendance was 51 (2.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,294 | 51 | 2,345 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Furman receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Furman #641 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Furman by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Furman Diversity Guide.
Furman has a total of 374 student athletes, 238 men and 136 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $20,531,293 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $20,531,293 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Furman University Athletics