Furman University's published cost of attendance is $76,798. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,401, families in the lower-middle range pay around $17,290, middle-income families pay about $21,041, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $27,736, and higher-income families pay around $39,310.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $76,798 |
| Tuition and Fees | $59,770 |
| Room and Board | $16,504 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$46,490 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $30,308 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,401 |
| $30–48k | $17,290 |
| $48–75k | $21,041 |
| $75–110k | $27,736 |
| $110k+ | $39,310 |
Furman University's published cost of attendance is $76,798. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,401, families in the lower-middle range pay around $17,290, middle-income families pay about $21,041, families in the upper-middle range pay approximately $27,736, and higher-income families pay around $39,310. Azimuth ranks Furman University #1266 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Furman University meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students through a combination of need-based scholarships, grants, and loans. The aid structure prioritizes grants and scholarships over loans where possible, and families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Work-study is available as part of the aid package for eligible students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $54,750; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Furman University's median four-year earnings of $64,492, median federal debt of $23,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $263 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Furman University earn median 4-year earnings of $64,492, placing Furman University in the 64.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $17,464 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Furman University in the 7.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Furman University #734 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect both the quality of Furman's academic programs and the institution's ability to position graduates into careers with sustained earning potential. The earnings pattern centers on Social Sciences, which anchors the institution's economic signature. Communication and Media Studies is the largest program with 66 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $64,014 — 1.1× the national benchmark for the field. The Political Science program graduates 62 students with median 4-year earnings of $74,476, while Business Administration and Kinesiology round out the top programs by scale. Biology, General represents another significant enrollment cluster, contributing to the breadth of Furman's degree portfolio. The concentration in Social Sciences — combined with strong outcomes across these major programs — helps explain why Furman graduates consistently achieve earnings that exceed expectations relative to similar students at comparable institutions.
