by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Furman University, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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Published attendance costs at Furman University is about $73,760.00 per academic year.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $59,770.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,990.00 |
| Total cost | $73,760.00 |
| That is 125% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $73,760.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$46,490.00 |
| Net price | $27,270.00 |
| That is 17% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $73,760.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$60,397.00 |
| Net price | $13,363.00 |
| That is 59% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at about 3.9% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. The detailed projections below compare a degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and a no-aid student. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Freshman year | $13,878.00 | $28,320.00 | $76,600.00 |
| Senior year | $15,543.00 | $31,719.00 | $85,793.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $58,799.00 | $119,992.00 | $324,556.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $22,400.00 | $45,713.00 | $123,644.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $677.00 | $1,381.00 | $3,735.00 |
| Total amount paid | $81,200.00 | $165,705.00 | $448,200.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Freshman year | $13,878.00 | $28,320.00 | $76,600.00 |
| Senior year | $14,412.00 | $29,410.00 | $79,550.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $28,289.00 | $57,730.00 | $156,150.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $10,777.00 | $21,993.00 | $59,487.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $326.00 | $664.00 | $1,797.00 |
| Total amount paid | $39,067.00 | $79,724.00 | $215,637.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the net-price section.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $30,308.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $29,997.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $16,190.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $16,294.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $24,978.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $29,927.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $37,271.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Furman University Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the financial aid breakdown.
The median graduating debt at Furman University stands at $19,500.00, which federal data classifies as a Low ($10-20k) debt-load classification.
Across borrowers, debt at graduation distributes like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $5,500.00 |
| 25th | $9,250.00 |
| Median (50th) | $19,500.00 |
| 75th | $27,000.00 |
| 90th | $38,843.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt page.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $19,031.00 |
| Middle income | $19,500.00 |
| High income | $19,500.00 |
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $20,250.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $19,500.00 |
First-generation borrowers from Furman University graduate with $750.00 in extra median debt compared with continuing-generation peers.
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Looking at Pell recipients versus non-recipients tells us how debt is distributed across need.
The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at Furman University is $235.00. This school is flagged by the Department of Education for Pell-related debt inequity.
The federal default-rate tier for Furman University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 1.2% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Furman University add up to $77,812,677.00 across 4,457 borrowers.
Veterans and current servicemembers may be eligible for major federal education benefits including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 30 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $36,173.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veteran aid breakdown.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Furman University, consider the following:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.