When Curiosity Leads, Success Follows.
Do more than just prepare for your future – start living it. From conducting real research as an undergrad to collaborating with local organizations or studying across the globe, you’ll turn curiosity into action and ideas into impact. You get personal mentoring and hands-on experience built into every step.
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#17Best Undergraduate Teaching(US News)
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99.6%of faculty hold the highest degree in their field
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#32for Undergraduate Research
Learn with Intention. Graduate with Direction.
This is where access meets innovation–preparing you for whatever comes next. Built around you, our academic journey is intentionally personal, hands-on, and rooted in real connection. With expert faculty to challenge and support you as you pursue internships, research, and enriching experiences, you’ll build the skills and confidence to guarantee success after graduation and beyond.
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9:1 student-to-faculty ratio with no teaching assistants -
Dedicated Pathways advising from day one
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Study away + internship access for all majors
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85%+ students participate in high-impact experiences (internships, research, study away)
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Nationally ranked for undergraduate teaching and innovation
Academics, Personalized: Mentoring, Flexibility, and Exploration
Guided by Mentors. Defined by You.
A place where you belong and the tools to support you as you grow. With individual mentoring, small classes, and the freedom to shape your studies, Furman gives you the resources you need to explore deeply and chart your own career course.
- 1:1 advising and mentoring
- Ability to create your own major
- Faculty-led research projects, as early as your first year
- Small class sizes (avg. 14 students)
Experiential Learning + Career Prep
Beyond the Books: Experience-Driven Learning + Career Prep
- 1.8M+ in stipends for internships and research
- 98% placement rate (job or grad school within 6 months)
- 100% Law School Acceptance Rate
- 83% Medical School Acceptance RateÂ
A Community That Learns Together
Where Small Classes Create Big Thinkers
Living and learning alongside your peers, you’ll take part in group projects, join (or lead!) student-led organizations, and discover what it means to be part of something bigger—inside and outside the classroom.
- All students live on campus for four years
- 170+ clubs and organizations
- Classrooms that feel like communities
- Group-based learning, collaborative projects
- Vibrant traditions, student leadership, service-learning integration
Resources for Academic Success
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. From faculty office hours to tutoring, success coaching, and accessibility services, Furman offers the support you need to stay challenged—and supported.