Spotlight on Furman University

Furman University has more name recognition than many of the schools I've chosen to spotlight in the College Admissions Blog, but it nevertheless remains off the radar of many students outside of the southeast. As a prestigious and selective private university, Furman's total price tag is high, but the majority of students do receive significant grant aid from the school.

On the academic front, Furman's successes are many. The university has a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, and the school typically finds itself high on national rankings of liberal arts colleges. Prospective students should pay particular attention to Furman's emphasis on student engagement--over 50% of students take part in internships, cooperative education, independent study, or research programs. With an 11 to 1 student / faculty ratio, undergraduates will receive lots of personal attention.

Furman's achievements in athletics are also remarkable for a school of under 3,000 students. The Furman Paladins compete in the NCAA Division I Southern Conference. Three times the university has made it to the NCAA 1-AA championship game.

If you'd like to learn more about Furman University, check out the Furman University profile and visit the official Furman University website. If you're familiar with Furman, please share your thoughts.

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