How has Furman University changed over time?

Admission rate

Admission rate fell from 68% (2010) to 43% (2024).

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) · 2010–2024

Applicants and students admitted

Applicants rose from 4,538 (2010) to 10,813 (2024).

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) · 2010–2024

Enrollment

Total enrollment fell from 2,996 (2010) to 2,554 (2024).

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) · 2010–2024

SAT mid-50% range

SAT mid-50% range moved from 1190–1380 (2017) to 1260–1430 (2024).

• Score data describes enrolled freshmen, not all admitted students.
• Years before 2016 use the old 2400-point SAT and are not shown.
• Many schools became test-optional around 2020 — score changes partly reflect who chooses to submit.

Source: College Scorecard · 2017–2024

ACT mid-50% range

ACT mid-50% range moved from 25–30 (2008) to 27–32 (2022).

• Score data describes enrolled freshmen, not all admitted students.
• Many schools became test-optional around 2020 — score changes partly reflect who chooses to submit.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) · 2008–2022

Cost

In-state tuition rose from $39,560 (2011) to $61,444 (2025).

Source: College Scorecard · 2011–2025