Furman University Acceptance Rate
Greenville, South Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,406
- Admitted
- 4,419
- Yield
- 14%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Furman University's acceptance rate has fallen from 68.7% in 2014–15 to 52.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,583 to 8,406 (+83%) over that period.
Its 52.6% rate makes Furman University more selective than about 82% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 31 tracked South Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 90%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (57% for women vs 46.9% for men, a 10.1-point gap). Furman University has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 14% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,583 | 3,149 | 68.7% | 729 |
| 2015–16 | 5,143 | 3,268 | 63.5% | 672 |
| 2016–17 | 5,232 | 3,545 | 67.8% | 748 |
| 2017–18 | 5,002 | 3,060 | 61.2% | 702 |
| 2018–19 | 5,469 | 3,339 | 61.1% | 711 |
| 2019–20 | 5,258 | 2,987 | 56.8% | 653 |
| 2020–21 | 5,194 | 3,389 | 65.2% | 519 |
| 2021–22 | 7,174 | 5,119 | 71.4% | 656 |
| 2022–23 | 7,514 | 5,036 | 67% | 647 |
| 2023–24 | 8,406 | 4,419 | 52.6% | 620 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,707 | 2,683 | 57% |
| Men | 3,699 | 1,736 | 46.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 650–720 | 28% |
| SAT Math | 610–705 | |
| ACT Composite | 28–32 | 25% |
How Furman University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Furman University's acceptance rate?
Furman University's acceptance rate is 52.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,419 admitted of 8,406 applicants).
Is Furman University test optional?
Furman University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Furman University?
Furman University received 8,406 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,419.
What SAT score do you need for Furman University?
Admitted students at Furman University typically scored 650–720 on SAT Reading/Writing and 610–705 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Furman University getting harder to get into?
Furman University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 68.7% in 2014–15 to 52.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.furman.edu/.