Furman University
PA-9: Affordability and Access
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.25 / 3.00 |
9.1 Number of paid work-hours per year required to meet the average net price of attendance for low-income students
Local currency code:
Local hourly minimum wage for students:
Average annual net price of attendance for low-income students:
If wage and price data are provided, the Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following two figures:
Points earned for indicator PA 9.1:
9.2 Percentage of students that are low-income
Percentage of students that are low-income:
Description of the methodology used to identify low-income students:
If student receives a Pell grant
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following figure:
9.3 Legacy and donor admissions
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the factors that are considered in the institution’s admission decisions:
https://catalog.furman.edu/content.php?catoid=27&navoid=1467
Admission is selective and based primarily on previous academic performance and committed involvement in activities outside of the classroom. Our holistic approach to admissions allows us to gain insight about who students are both academically and personally. We encourage prospective students to be intentionally engaged with Furman by communicating with their Admissions Counselor or visiting campus to connect with students and faculty. Furman requires the use of the Common Application or Coalition Application for admission consideration.
High School Transcript
An official transcript must be submitted to the Office of Admissions for admission consideration to Furman University. A strong college preparatory course of study is essential. At minimum, it must include four years of English, Algebra I and II, geometry, three years of social studies, at least three years of natural sciences, and at least two years of the same foreign language. Typically, successful candidates complete four or more advanced or honors-level academic credits each year. Rigor of curriculum and grades are the two most important criteria considered in making admissions decisions.
Extracurricular Involvement
All prospective students should provide information about their co-curricular activities and responsibilities outside of the classroom, emphasizing their leadership, service, commitment to the community and civic engagement. The Admissions Committee seeks students who demonstrate passion and commitment to these activities.
Optional Standardized Test Scores
The Admissions Committee believes that a student’s potential for success cannot be determined solely by standardized test scores. Therefore, submitting official test scores is optional. If the student does decide to submit test scores and submits multiple test results, the Admissions Committee will select the scores that offer the student the greatest advantage in the admission review process.
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following figure:
Optional documentation
https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=Furman+University&s=all&id=218070#netprc
Additional documentation for this credit:
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