DISCOVER YOUR PLACE
WHY FURMAN? B E C AU S E O T H E R S C H O O L S M A K E P R O M I S E S . W E M A K E G UA R A N T E E S . GUARANTEED PERSONAL AT TENTION.
10:1 student-to-faculty ratio means professors know your name, not just your student ID number. GUARANTEED SUPPORT. Our unique two-year Pathways Program guides you from day one through graduation – the only program of its kind in the nation. GUARANTEED ACCESS TO HIGH-IMPACT EXPERIENCES. Every student has access to funded
research, study away or internship opportunities – not just the lucky few.
EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS. Because of Furman’s unique approach, 97% of graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months. Our 2025 medical school acceptance rate (82%) is nearly double the national average. Our 2025 law school acceptance rate (89%) significantly exceeds the national rate.
At most colleges, you compete for opportunities. At Furman, opportunities are built into your experience. That’s not by chance – that’s intentional design.
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YOUR COURSE
TO PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS T H E R E ’ S A M O M E N T W H E N YO U K N O W – YO U ’ R E I N T H E R I G H T P L A C E , AT T H E R I G H T T I M E , W I T H T H E R I G H T P E O P L E . AT F U R M A N , E V E R Y T H I N G I S P E R S O N A L .
HIGH-IMPACT PROGRAMS ENRICHED BY FACULTY-LED RESEARCH AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE 75+ areas of study #11 Most Innovative Schools (U.S. News & World Report) ranking Guaranteed access to experiential learning: 86% of the Class of 2025 participated in research, study away or internships
HIGH-TOUCH AND PURPOSEFUL STUDENTCENTERED SUPPORT 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio with no teaching assistants AWARD-WINNING PATHWAYS PROGRAM – the only two-year advising program of its kind in the nation 33,000+ distinguished alumni network providing mentorship to Furman students
700+ company internship partners across 23 countries
AN IMMERSIVE, VIBRANT CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY #23 Most Beautiful Campus (Travel & Leisure) 95% of students live on campus all four years
Greenville ranked #4 BEST PLACES TO LIVE (U.S. News & World Report)
A PLACE WHERE INVESTMENT YIELDS LIFELONG RETURNS
100%
FURMAN STUDENTS WITH DEMONSTRATED NEED RECEIVING INSTITUTIONAL AID
$103M
TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARDED TO STUDENTS ANNUALLY
ONE OF THE NATION’S BEST VALUE COLLEGES (U.S. News & World Report)
YOUR JOURNEY,
OUR SUPPORT
PATHWAYS PROGRAM: THE ONLY TWO-YEAR ADVISING PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN THE NATION The Furman experience is purposefully designed to provide you with access to opportunities that maximize the value of your college journey. This personalized approach transforms your education into a high-impact pursuit tailored to your goals.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT: PERSONALIZED ATTENTION: Regular meetings with dedicated advisors and peer mentors
CONNECT WITH ALUMNI: Mentoring through our 33,000+ graduate network
GUARANTEED ACCESS TO HIGH-IMPACT EXPERIENCES: Opportunities for funded research, study away and internships
CONTINUED SUPPORT: Your team works with you all four years
DISCOVER YOUR STRENGTHS: 100% of students complete a CliftonStrengths assessment
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EXPERIENCE BECOMES EXPERTISE
$1.8M
IN ANNUAL STIPENDS SUPPORTING RESEARCH AND INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES
700+
COMPANY PARTNERSHIPS FOR INTERNSHIP ACCESS
200+
STUDENT FELLOWS IN FULLY FUNDED SUMMER RESEARCH
“I found my confidence through attending events and meeting with people. Having a community of alumni has also given me the confidence to network and embrace new opportunities.” — GRACE GUILL AUME ’26, PRE-L AW 3
CHARTING HIS
OWN PATH
LUKE PARSONS ’26 ECONOMICS
LUKE PARSONS GREW UP AROUND FURMAN — HIS FATHER HAS TAUGHT HERE FOR NEARLY FOUR DECADES — AND CHARTED HIS OWN PATH IN ECONOMICS. HE TURNED HIS LIBERAL ARTS CURIOSITY AND FURMAN’S FACULTY MENTORSHIP INTO A FINANCE CAREER, WITH A WELLS FARGO OFFER IN HAND MONTHS BEFORE GRADUATION.
HIS FURMAN JOURNEY: • Economics major from Easley, South Carolina • Found direction in economics after a high school class opened his eyes to the liberal arts • Mentored by Professor Nathan Cook and Professor John Quinn, his Pathways advisor • Clemens Angel Analyst Fellowship and the Piedmont Economics Club • Real estate-sector internship the summer before senior year • Accepted a role in Wells Fargo’s Corporate and Investment Banking division months before graduation
“Professors Nathan Cook and John Quinn were there for me every step of the way. That’s just not something that you have anywhere else.” – LUKE PARSONS ’26, ECONOMICS
ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS PROGRAMS Furman’s accounting, business and economics tracks prepare bold, adaptive leaders for today’s complex world. Build a strong foundation in business and economic principles while developing communication and problemsolving skills that set top performers apart.
CHOOSE YOUR PATH: • Accounting • Business Administration • Economics • Entrepreneurship • Finance • International Business • Marketing Beyond the classroom, engage in professional development through The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
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FINANCE – ECONOMICS
GIVING IT ALL,
GIVING IT BACK ASHLEY JOHNSON ’26 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & APPLIED MATHEMATICS “Literally the world is your oyster. You can do whatever internship you want, you can do whatever research you want and Furman will be there to fund you and help you.” – ASHLEY JOHNSON ’26, MOLECUL AR BIOLOGY & APPLIED MATHEMATICS 10
ASHLEY JOHNSON TURNED A SINGLE GOAL — MEDICAL SCHOOL — INTO MULTIPLE ACCEPTANCES, DIVING INTO RESEARCH AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE FROM HER FIRST MONTH AT FURMAN.
HER INSPIRING JOURNEY: • Molecular Biology & Applied Mathematics double major, Data Analytics minor from Colorado • Joined Professor Jason Rawlings’ immunology lab her first month – a two-year research experience • Volunteered at Prisma Health; clinical shadowing and internships • Studied health systems abroad in Portugal and Sweden • Guided by pre-professional advising (John Banisaukas) and faculty mentors • Earned multiple medical school acceptances; pursuing infectious disease and immunology
OFFICE OF ADVISING FOR HEALTH AND LAW PROFESSIONS Our Office of Advising for Health and Law Professions supports students across all majors with expert faculty mentorship, research opportunities and direct clinical observation through our exclusive
82%
PRE-MED GRADUATING SENIORS ACCEPTED TO MEDICAL SCHOOL IN 2025
(National average 43%)
Prisma Health partnership.
AREAS OF STUDY • Biology • Biomedical Sciences • Chemistry • Health Sciences • Neuroscience • Public Health
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FINDING HIS FOCUS ARNAV DESAI ’26 PSYCHOLOGY (PRE-LAW TRACK)
ARNAV DESAI CAME TO FURMAN UNDECIDED BETWEEN PRE-MED AND PRE-LAW, THEN FOUND HIS FOCUS THROUGH THE MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM AND THE ROTC PALADIN BATTALION – AND A PATH TO LAW SCHOOL.
HIS PATH TO LEGAL SUCCESS: • Psychology major on the pre-law track, from Greenville, South Carolina • Found his calling arguing cases in Furman’s mock trial program • ROTC Paladin Battalion built his confidence and problem-solving • U.S. Department of Defense internship – analyzed behavioral data and briefed senior leadership • Active in the Mere Christianity Forum • Headed to Wake Forest University School of Law
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“It’s the people who have fueled my passions the whole way. It’s a community of people who want you to get better.” – ARNAV DESAI ’26, PSYCHOLOGY
PRE-LAW PROGRAM Having community impact starts with being informed and engaged. Furman’s Pre-Law program gives you every opportunity to become someone who shapes real change, with 89% of Furman applicants accepted to law school in 2025 – well above the national rate of 69%.
HOW WE PREPARE LEGAL PROFESSIONALS: • Dedicated full-time pre-law advisor, through the Office of Advising for Health and Law Professions • Hands-on experience through The Justicia Project • Mock trial excellence program • Attorney mentorship network
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COMMUNICATING CHANGE ARUZHAN SAKHARIYANOVA ’26 SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE & COMMUNICATION STUDIES
ARUZHAN SAKHARIYANOVA BLENDED A PASSION FOR SUSTAINABILITY WITH THE SKILLS OF A COMMUNICATOR – ADVOCATING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT ON CAMPUS AND ACROSS GREENVILLE WHILE TELLING THE STORY THROUGH AWARDWINNING MEDIA.
HER ACHIEVEMENTS:
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• Sustainability Science & Communication Studies double major from Astana, Kazakhstan • Eco Rep and Eco Rep Fellow, Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities • Communications intern, Citizens’ Climate Lobby (Greenville chapter) • Leverette Sustainability Award, Shucker Center for Leadership Development • Student production award, Southeast chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) • After graduation: sustainability-audit internship with the City of Greenville (Shi Institute)
“The communication studies department has provided some of the most technical, useful skills I’ve gotten in my Furman career – between public speaking, presenting and providing information in a concise way.” – ARUZHAN SAKHARIYANOVA ’26, SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE & COMMUNICATION STUDIES
COMMUNICATION STUDIES PROGRAM In today’s information-saturated world, effective communication is currency. The ability to tell stories and motivate people touches every successful career aspect.
CAREER PATHWAYS: • Advocacy • Marketing & Strategic Communication • Journalism & Media Production • Coaching, Sports & Mentoring • Fundraising, Consulting & Entrepreneurship Students engage in hands-on media production, gain global perspective through study abroad, and secure competitive internships in Greenville’s top-10 Southeast media market.
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FIND YOUR PLACE, YOURSELF AND YOUR PEOPLE
COMMITTED TO RESIDENTIAL LIFE When you live and learn in community, you develop deeper bonds and stronger friendships. Everything you need is right outside your door. Recently renovated residence halls, guaranteed housing and no rent worries let you focus on what matters. Your living experience grows with you.
FOUR YEAR RESIDENTIAL CAMPUS GUARANTEED HOUSING
ALL HOUSING RECENTLY RENOVATED
GET INVOLVED AND MAKE YOUR MARK Campus thrives on student involvement – join the student government, sororities and fraternities, Furman Outdoors Club, Investment Club or the Justice Forum, to name a few.
185+ student organizations 13 sorority and fraternity organizations with deferred recruitment
DIN IT TO WIN IT 18 Division I teams thrive on loyalty, dedication and passionate fans that bleed purple. Furman is known for its competitive spirit and memorable upsets against powerhouse programs. Free tickets to all home sporting events for students. Furman advanced to the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in 2023 and danced again in 2026, and men’s soccer reached its first-ever NCAA College Cup (Final Four) in 2025.
NEW BASKETBALL ARENA: The newly renovated Timmons Arena brings state-of-the-art design and unbeatable home-court advantage.
THE PROOF IS IN THE PALADIN HOW DO WE KNOW WHETHER WE’RE PROVIDING VALUE TO OUR GRADUATES? THE PROOF IS IN THEIR SUCCESS.
RETURN ON INVESTMENT STARTING SALARIES CONSISTENTLY EXCEED NATIONAL AVERAGES
LIFETIME EARNING POTENTIAL SIGNIFICANTLY OUTPACES INVESTMENT
ONE OF THE NATION’S BEST VALUE COLLEGES (U.S. News & World Report))
EMPLOYMENT & GRADUATE SCHOOL SUCCESS 97% of graduates are employed, enrolled in graduate school or in service within six months after graduation 92% of graduates are satisfied with their employment plans 89% law school acceptance rate for pre-law students in 2025 82% medical school acceptance rate for graduating pre-med seniors in 2025 99% of graduates are satisfied with their continuing education plans
ALUMNI NETWORK IMPACT 33,000+ distinguished alumni across the globe TOP EMPLOYERS actively recruit Furman graduates: Disney, PwC, Tesla, Vanguard NOTABLE ALUMNI include President of Finland, Vice President of Worldwide Communications at Apple, National Academy Fellows
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