Furman University Graduate School

Furman University (referred to as Furman) is a Private, 4 years school located in Greenville, SC.
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of Furman is $14,970 in average. The school has 160 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,443 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Furman University (referred to as Furman) is a Private, 4 years school located in Greenville, SC.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1924 - Current).
Furman Directory Information
School NameFurman University (Furman)
Address3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613-6162
Phone864-294-2000
Webhttps://www.furman.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.furman.edu/admissions-aid/apply/prospective-first-year-students
Financial Infohttps://www.furman.edu/financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of Furman is $14,970 in average. The school has 160 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,443 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 80 graduate programs through Master's and Post-Master Certificate.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$14,970
Student Population160
Offered Degrees/ProgramsMaster's and Post-Master Certificate
Number of Programs80 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Furman is $14,970 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $425.
Furman offers the alternative tuition plans.
2023 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Tuition$12,233
Required Fees$0
Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition$425
Furman offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Furman University is $14,970. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 22.37% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$9,720-
2019-2020$6,225-
2020-2021$7,513-
2021-2022$7,513-
2022-2023$12,233-
2023-2024$14,970-
The graduate school tuition & fees of Furman is average compared to private graduate schools in South Carolina. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,793 and the South Carolina graduate tuition is $25,895 (public) / $15,156 (private).
The following table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Furman University$14,970
All Graduate Schools$16,068$19,793
Public$11,516$20,721
Private$19,916
South Carolina Graduate Schools$13,505$20,143
Public$13,303$25,895
Private$15,156
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $17,868 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Furman.
On-campus living costs are increased by 4.20% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $17,868. Off-campus living costs are increased by 4.20% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$12,712$1,970$12,712$1,970
2019-2020$13,034$1,938$13,034$1,938
2020-2021$13,362$1,970$13,362$1,970
2021-2022$13,698$2,000$13,698$2,000
2022-2023$15,148$2,000$15,148$2,000
2023-2024$15,868$2,000$15,868$2,000
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $520 at Furman University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 22.35% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$405
2019-2020$415
2020-2021$420
2021-2022$420
2022-2023$425
2023-2024$520

Graduate Programs at Furman

Furman University offers 18 graduate programs for Master's and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 67 students have completed their study at Furman University.
Offered Degrees at Furman University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree14064
Post Master's Degree403
Total18067
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Furman University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Educational Leadership and Administration program with 3 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other) program with 20 completers.
Furman University offers 18 programs through Master's and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 67 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 64 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 3 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 21 completers-
Education7-
Curriculum and Instruction--
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship2-
Secondary School Administration/Principalship6-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances--
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation--
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities2-
Elementary Education and Teaching--
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching3-
Reading Teacher Education--
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1-
Physical Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Chemistry3-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 20 completers-
Design and Visual Communications20-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 20 completers-
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)20-
Total64
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] --
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship--
Secondary School Administration/Principalship--
Total3

Graduate Student Population at Furman

For the academic year 2022-2023, total 160 students enrolled into Furman University graduate schools where it has total 2,443 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 117 full-time and 43 part-time graduate students. By gender, 39 male and 121 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total16039121
Full-time1172889
Part-tme431132
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 121 White (75.63%), 20 Black/African American (12.50%), 9 Hispanic (5.63%), and 10 students with other races.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total16039121
American Indian/Native American101
Asian000
Black/African American20713
Hispanic918
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander202
White1212893
Two More321
Un-Known413
Non-resident Alien000
Furman University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 74 graduate students (46.25% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 7 graduate students (4.38% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total160
Enrolled Online Exclusively74
Enrolled Some Online Courses7
Not in Online Courses79

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