Furman University

Furman University is a private, coeducational, liberal arts college in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Furman is one of the oldest institutions in South Carolina. Founded in 1826, Furman enrolls approximately 2,800 undergraduate and 525 graduate students on its 750-acre (304 ha) campus. In recent years, more Furman University graduates have gone on to earn more Ph.D. degrees than those of any other private liberal arts college in the S... More

School type:

Educational institution:

Also known as:

  • Furman University, Greenville,
  • Furman University, main campus

Education

Phone number:

  • (864) 294-2000

Nickname:

  • Paladins

Campuses:

Number of undergraduates:

number date
  • 2,754
  • 2009

Fraternities and sororities:

Acceptance rate:

Rate Year
  • 67.87 %
  • 2010

Local tuition:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 37,728
  • 2010

Domestic tuition:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 37,728
  • 2010
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Organization

Address

Furman University Headquarters

3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville South Carolina 29613

Date founded:

  • 1826

Leadership:

Person Role Title
  • President

Endowment:

Currency Amount Valid Date
  • 498,281,706
  • 2010
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Ranked item

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year
  • 42
  • 2012

US News & World Report: National Liberal Arts College Rankings of 2012

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Location

Geolocation:

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