First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 20, 2026 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 | November 15, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 15, 2027 | February 1, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 | February 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: furman.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 70 |
| Business Administration and Management | 47 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 36 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 34 |
| Political Science and Government | 32 |
| Psychology | 30 |
| Economics | 29 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
Show the other 31 majors
| Computer Science | 15 |
| Sustainability Studies | 14 |
| Mathematics | 13 |
| English Language and Literature | 13 |
| Public Health, Other | 10 |
| Neuroscience | 10 |
| Information Science/Studies | 8 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 |
| Accounting | 8 |
| History | 6 |
| Music Teacher Education | 6 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 6 |
| Physics | 6 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| German Language and Literature | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Art/Art Studies | 4 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Music Performance | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 3 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Japanese Studies | 3 |
| Chinese Studies | 3 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 2 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 2 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southern Conference
Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southern Conference
Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
25% of men in fraternities · 44% of women in sororities · 36% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC
996,680 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP)
Nearest hub airport
Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.2 of 20
Elevation
1,004 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
35°F
July high
91°F
Annual snowfall
1.9 in
Days at 90°F or higher
52 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,250 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Bob Jones University5 mi
- North Greenville University11 mi
- Southern Wesleyan University23 mi
- Brevard College27 mi
- University of South Carolina-Upstate27 mi
- Clemson University28 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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