Furman University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Furman University?

Furman charges the same published undergraduate tuition to in-state and out-of-state students. For the 2024-25 academic year, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $59,360, with $410 in required fees. These are published charges before scholarships and other financial aid.

• 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $59,770.
• Typical annual room and board: $17,164.
• Estimated books and supplies: $1,250.

Adding those three reported categories gives $78,184 for the year. It is not a complete individual cost-of-attendance estimate: transportation, personal expenses, and any applicable course or insurance charges can add to it. The figures also should not be combined with tuition quotes from a different year when estimating one year's bill.

Published price differs substantially from net price after grants. In the reported income-based figures, average annual net price was $17,290 for families earning up to $48,000 and $21,041 for those earning $48,001-$75,000. It was $27,736 for the $75,001-$110,000 bracket and $39,310 for families above $110,000. These are group averages, not offers to individual applicants; household finances, eligibility, and the aid year matter.

Furman awards institutional scholarships and need-based assistance alongside aid for eligible students from federal and state programs. The reported average undergraduate grant award was $41,349, and 28% of students had student loans. A grant reduces the price without repayment; a loan must be repaid. Applicants should complete the financial-aid applications Furman requires for their aid type, check current priority deadlines, and compare the final aid offer with the full cost of attendance rather than tuition alone. Eligible veterans and dependents should also confirm how their education benefits interact with institutional aid.

What are the work-study opportunities at Furman University?

Furman students may seek part-time campus jobs, while students who qualify for Federal Work-Study may be able to use that aid program to help pay educational expenses. Federal Work-Study is based on financial-aid eligibility and available funding; it is not a guarantee of a job or money paid upfront against the tuition bill.

A Work-Study student generally applies for a position and earns wages for hours worked. Other campus jobs may be open to students without a Work-Study award. Applicants should check Furman's student-employment postings and financial-aid instructions for eligibility, hiring procedures, and whether a particular role is Work-Study-funded. An internship or research experience can offer career-related learning but should not be assumed to carry wages or Work-Study eligibility.

For career planning beyond a campus job, Furman reports access to counseling, interest assessments, résumé help, interview workshops, job fairs, employer recruitment, and alumni networking. Students comparing opportunities should ask which experiences are paid, which carry academic credit, and what funding may be available for an otherwise unpaid internship.