Furman University
Work 3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, SC 29613
Work(864) 294-2034
Admissions E-mail: admissions@furman.edu
Web site: http://www.furman.edu/
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Tier 1
College Category:
Liberal Arts Colleges
Liberal Arts Colleges
Overview : Furman University
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Institutional Control: | Private |
| Year founded: | 1826 |
| Religious affiliation: | N/A |
| Academic calendar: | semester |
| Total number of undergraduates: | 2,774 |
| Setting | urban |
| Endowment: | $544,609,934 |
| Fall Admissions | |
| Application deadline: | 1/15 |
| Application fee: | N/A |
| Fall 2007 Acceptance rate: | 55.7 % |
| Selectivity: | more selective |
| Expenses | |
| Costs: | 2008-2009 Tuition and Fees: $34,588 |
| Mission | |
| School mission | Furman has emerged as a national leader among liberal arts colleges by giving students the chance to learn by doing through independent study, research projects with professors, study abroad, community service and internships around the nation and the world. Furman is a leader among liberal arts colleges in the percentage of students who engage in undergraduate research during the summer; the university supports student research and internships both on and off-campus, including overseas opportunities. One of Furman's major strategic goals is its commitment to sustainability made evident in the University's curriculum, construction projects, and promotion of community awareness of sustainability. |
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