Furman University is a private liberal arts university located in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Overview

Historical Origin: Founded in 1826, named after Reverend Richard Furman, it is the oldest private institution of higher learning in South Carolina.

Location: Located 8 kilometers north of downtown Greenville, the address is 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC 29613.

Campus Size and Environment: The campus covers an area of ​​750 acres. There is a lake of about 30 acres in the center of the campus, which is picturesque. There are 36 main buildings on campus, including a library with more than 490,000 books, a science and mathematics building, a high-tech social science building, etc. There are also football fields that can accommodate 16,000 people, track and field fields, tennis courts, 18-hole golf courses, etc. It is rated as the fifth most beautiful campus in the United States.

Academic Situation

Majors: The school offers 40 Majors in multiple learning areas, including accounting, art, Asian studies, biology, business administration, chemistry, church music, communication, computer science, earth/environmental science, economics, education, English, French, German, Greek, health/sports science, history, personalized courses, Latin, mathematics, music, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, religion, sociology, Spanish, urban studies, etc.

Teaching mode: mainly small-class education, focusing on the development of each student, emphasizing the combination of classroom learning and practice, such as research, internships, community learning, etc., so that students can customize their educational experience and clarify and achieve their goals.

Degree Award: Bachelor's degree and master's degree can be awarded.

Teacher-student ratio: The school's teacher-student ratio is about 1:9. The low teacher-student ratio ensures that teachers can provide students with more adequate guidance and help.

Student situation

Admission policy: The requirements are relatively strict. Generally, students are required to provide higher standardized test scores, such as TOEFL 85 points, IELTS 6.5 points, SAT 1260 points, etc. The application fee is US$50.

Student composition: The school has approximately 3,075 students from 48 states and 22 countries, including 2,623 undergraduates and 473 graduate students, with a female ratio of 81.4%.

Student services: The school provides students with a variety of services, including academic counseling, career counseling, job placement, financial aid, etc. There are also more than 150 student organizations and clubs. Students can participate according to their interests and hobbies to enrich their extracurricular life.

Financial aid

The school provides students with certain financial aid and scholarships, such as outstanding student scholarships, alumni scholarships, grants, etc., to help students reduce their financial burden and successfully complete their studies.

School ranking

"U.S. News & World Report" 2022 Liberal Arts Colleges ranked 45th.

The Washington Monthly ranked the university 14th among American liberal arts colleges.

The Princeton Review ranked the university ninth among the best 368 academic colleges.