Furman University

Greenville, SC
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    91 faculty · 100 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Chemistry19 faculty avg h-index 17.1 #7 of 21 in Chemistry
    George Shields, Professor, Chemistry h-index 43
    Notable: “Crystal Structure of a CAP-DNA Complex: the DNA Is Bent by 90°” (1991) · 1,114 citations
    Jeffrey Petty, Professor, Chemistry h-index 34
    Notable: “DNA-Templated Ag Nanocluster Formation” (2004) · 1,095 citations
    Timothy Hanks, Charles Ezra Daniel Professor, Chemistry h-index 24
    Notable: “Attaching Proteins to Carbon Nanotubes via Diimide-Activated Amidation” (2002) · 531 citations
    John Wheeler, Associate Provost for Integrative Science; Professor of Chemistry h-index 21
    1) investigating the ability of select compounds of sulfur and selenium to protect against reactive oxygen species (ROS) - induced DNA damage; (2) investigating DNA adduct formation and photocleavage activity with novel diimine complexes
    Notable: “Neuroinvasion of SARS-CoV-2 in human and mouse brain” (2020) · 1,034 citations
    Biology17 faculty avg h-index 10.8 #67 of 68 in Biology
    Linnea Freeman, Associate Professor, Biology h-index 19
    Nutritional Neuroscience and Alzheimer's disease. In the Keller Laboratory, she investigated many different aspects of how diet affects the brain: inflammation, oxidative stress, cognitive changes, as well as progressing Alzheimer's dise
    Notable: “Damaging effects of a high-fat diet to the brain and cognition: A review of proposed mechanisms” (2013) · 322 citations
    Adi Dubash, Associate Professor of Biology h-index 18
    Notable: “Regulation of Rho GTPase crosstalk, degradation and activity by RhoGDI1” (2010) · 352 citations
    John Quinn, Henry Keith and Ellen Hard Townes Professor of Biology; Director Environmental Studies h-index 18
    Notable: “Active and Passive Use of Green Space, Health, and Well-Being amongst University Students” (2019) · 230 citations
    Ashley Morris, Professor and Chair of Biology; Curator of the Ives Herbarium h-index 17
    Notable: “Comparative phylogeography of unglaciated eastern North America” (2006) · 1,084 citations
    Communications15 faculty avg h-index 6.8
    Brandon Inabinet, Professor, Communication Studies; Faculty Council Chair h-index 3
    Researcher with roots in ancient rhetoric and rhetorical criticism, using that training to reveal archives to reckon with intergenerational trauma. Theoretical advances in the field include the concepts of critical regionalism, subsumption
    Adam Richards, Associate Professor, Communication Studies
    Strategic communication Health Communication Social Influence Select Publications Clyne, L., Fellers, M., & Richards, A. S. (2020). Metacognitive inoculation reduces the persuasiveness of sarcastic attack messages. Communication Reports
    Andrew Moore, Lecturer, Communication Studies
    Misinformation, Disinformation Journalism Memes, Copypasta, Social Media Discourse Media Ecology Communication Technology Skepticism and Public Trust 0 Furman Logo Click to Return Home Explore Greenville 3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, SC
    Camille Lewis, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
    Race, religion, and rhetoric in the American experience; feminism in the public sphere; reflection nostalgia as a tool for civic healing Publications Klandamentalism: Bob Jones at the Intersection of Revivalism, Politics, and White Supremac
    Government14 faculty avg h-index 6.6 #93 of 100 in Political Science
    Elizabeth Smith, Professor, Department of Politics and International Affairs h-index 14
    David Fleming, Professor, Politics and International Affairs; Senior Researcher, Riley Institute h-index 14
    Education policy, civic education, and political participation. Through his association with the Riley Institute at Furman University, Dr. Fleming is a co-investigator on a five-year evaluation of public Montessori schools in South
    Brent Nelsen, Jane Fishburne Hipp Professor, Politics and International Affairs; Director, The Tocqueville Center h-index 12
    Nelsen’s teaching and scholarship focus on Europe and the European Union, but he has also pursued an interest in petroleum policy in the North Sea. For over two decades, Nelsen has been studying the relationship between religion and politic
    Akan Malici, Professor, Politics and International Affairs h-index 10
    Economics9 faculty avg h-index 3.3 #99 of 104 in Economics
    Jeffrey Yankow, David C. Garrett, Jr. Professor of Economics h-index 7
    Notable: “Why do cities pay more? An empirical examination of some competing theories of the urban wage premium” (2006) · 244 citations
    Jason Jones, Associate Academic Dean; Professor of Economics h-index 5
    Issues related to international economic integration, economic growth, and economic crisis. Other interests include business cycles with an emphasis on monetary and fiscal policy. In 2019, Dr. Jones conducted an economic impact stud
    Notable: “Income inequality and economic growth: a panel VAR approach” (2014) · 55 citations
    M. Taha Kasim, Associate Professor of Economics h-index 3
    Topics in environmental and urban economics with focus mostly on the impact environmental and urban policy could have on household and/or firm behavior and the impact policies could have on environmental outcomes. Most recently, he
    Notable: “Evaluating the effectiveness of an environmental disclosure policy: An application to New South Wales” (2017) · 22 citations
    Jessica Hennessey, John D. Hollingsworth Professor of Economics; Department Chair h-index 3
    Broadly in the areas of public finance and economic history. A specific area of interest is fiscal federalism which considers how functions and responsibilities are allocated across different levels of government. Her recent research ha
    Notable: “Motivating a Productive Discussion of Normative Issues Through Debates” (2014) · 9 citations
    Business Administration8 faculty avg h-index 7.6 #52 of 59 in Business Administration
    Steven Stewart, Robert E. Hughes Associate Professor of Business and Accounting h-index 12
    My research focuses upon the social psychology of identity and entrepreneurship, including founders, strategic leadership processes, angel investors, and professionals. 0 Furman Logo Click to Return Home Explore Greenville 3300 Poinsett Hig
    Notable: “A formal framework for scenario development in support of environmental decision-making” (2009) · 379 citations
    Virginia Gerde, Professor, Business and Accounting h-index 11
    Notable: “X-Men Ethics: Using Comic Books to Teach Business Ethics” (2007) · 99 citations
    Robert Underwood, Professor, Marketing h-index 9
    Notable: “The Communicative Power of Product Packaging: Creating Brand Identity via Lived and Mediated Experience” (2003) · 478 citations
    Tom Smythe, Visiting Professor of Business and Accounting h-index 5
    Es on mutual funds and individual financial literary and planning. In addition to Furman. Tom has taught at the University of Chattanooga, Florida Gulf Coast University, and Clemson University Honors and Awards Chiles-Harrill Award Don Fowl
    Notable: “The Information Content of Mutual Fund Print Advertising” (2003) · 60 citations

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Furman University. Furman University in Greenville, SC reports an overall acceptance rate of 48.7%, an early-round acceptance rate of 73.3%, an SAT middle 50% of 1280–1418, a class size of 608, and a yield of 14.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Leading liberal arts university in the South with the signature Furman Advantage program integrating research, internships, and mentoring. Beautiful 750-acre campus with a lake and bell tower.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Furman University: key admissions facts

    Furman University's overall acceptance rate is 48.7% (the most recent Common Data Set). Furman University's early-round acceptance rate is 73.3% (the most recent Common Data Set). Furman University's SAT middle-50% range is 1280–1418 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Furman University is about 3.7 (the most recent Common Data Set). Furman University's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 14.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Furman University for families earning under $75,000 is about $19,012 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Furman University on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Furman University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $14,234 per year in net price at Furman University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $48,234 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $24,234 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Furman University: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$14,234
    $30,001–$48,000$18,567
    $48,001–$75,000$24,234
    $75,001–$110,000$36,567
    Over $110,000$48,234

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Furman University?

    Furman University's overall acceptance rate is 48.7%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 73.3%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Furman University?

    Admitted students at Furman University typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1280–1418 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.7, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Furman University?

    Getting into Furman University is difficult: it admits 48.7% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Furman University offer early decision or early action?

    Furman University offers early decision (binding) and early action (non-binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 73.3%, versus 48.7% overall.

    How much does Furman University cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Furman University — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $19,012 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Furman University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $14,234 per year in net price at Furman University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $48,234 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $24,234 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Furman University offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.