by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Furman degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Furman measures up.
Furman is ranked #2,703 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within South Carolina, it ranks #57 of 61 for value.
These Furman majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Public Health | #35 of 42 |
| Public Health | #35 of 42 |
| French Language & Literature | #117 of 129 |
| Biology | #130 of 179 |
| Spanish Language & Literature | #136 of 148 |
| Romance Languages | #138 of 151 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | #219 of 240 |
| Economics | #243 of 304 |
| General Economics | #243 of 304 |
| Speech Communication | #339 of 396 |
Below is the detailed Furman value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Furman University is ranked #4 out of #62 in South Carolina for quality and #57 out of #61 for South Carolina value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Furman financial aid page to be sure.
Furman University is ranked #2,703 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Furman University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Furman costs about $30,774. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $123,096 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $76,897 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $30,308 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $30,774 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $123,096 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Furman net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Furman degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $307,588 | — | — |
| All Students | $123,096 | #2,703 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $121,232 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $307,588 | — | — |
| All Students | $123,096 | #57 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $121,232 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Furman shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $16,190 |
| $30K–$48K | $16,294 |
| $48K–$75K | $24,978 |
| $75K–$110K | $29,927 |
| Over $110K | $37,271 |
About 99% of Furman undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $41,349 per year. Get more details on the Furman financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Furman net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.