Furman University: Admission & Tests

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Here is a brief overview of Furman University general admissions procedures, application policies and fees, as well as desirable SAT and ACT college test scores that you might need to have in order to enroll at this school.

Admission Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Furman University admission criteria are somewhat competitive - the school accepts about 67% of those who apply.

The college does not require you to submit reference letters with your application and doesn't require admission test scores.

Furman University will most likely accept your:
  • dual credits
    (from the courses giving both high school and college credits)
  • advanced placement credits
    (from the college-level courses taught in high school)
and will decline your:
  • credits for life experience

Application Fee

Application
Fee
$50
Furman University requires a fee paid when you submit an application for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Furman University is $50.00. The graduate application fee is $55.00.

SAT Test Scores

Taking Scholastic Aptitude Test is a rather common part of the application process. 29 percent of applicants at Furman University took the SAT test.

Most of the accepted applicants who took SAT scored from 630 to 710 on Math. So, if you scored above 670 in SAT Math, that gives good chances to get accepted at this college.

Test Section
Minimum Score
Desired Score
Safe Score

SAT Math
630
670
710

ACT Test Scores

Completing American College Test is common part of the application at Furman University. 31% of applicants took the ACT test.

Most of the accepted applicants who took ACT scored
ACT
Composite
30
from 27 to 33 on English, from 25 to 30 on Math, and from 27 to 32 on Composite. Based off those numbers, if you have got above 30 in ACT English, 28 in ACT Math, and 30 in ACT Composite, then it should get you admitted at this institution.

Test Section
Minimum Score
Desired Score
Safe Score

ACT English
27
30
33

ACT Math
25
28
30

ACT Composite
27
30
32

Contact Admissions

Phone
(864)
294-2000
To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Furman University, please contact the college directly.

You can call this school's general information office at (864) 294-2000 or check Furman University Website

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