Furman University SAT and ACT scores
Greenville, SC · private college · 2,327 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Furman University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Furman University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Furman University scored 1260 to 1430, with an average of 1371. A score at or above 1350 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Furman University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 28 to 32. A 32 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Furman University require the SAT or ACT?
Furman University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Furman University accept the CLT?
Furman University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in South Carolina with similar scores
- Clemson UniversitySAT 1240–1410
- Wofford CollegeSAT 1198–1343
- University of South Carolina-ColumbiaSAT 1180–1360
- College of CharlestonSAT 1140–1310
- American College of the Building ArtsSAT 1130–1290
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Colorado CollegeSAT 1230–1460
- Emerson CollegeSAT 1270–1420
- Loyola Marymount UniversitySAT 1260–1430
- Westmont CollegeSAT 1240–1450
- Bennington CollegeSAT 1291–1403
- University of St ThomasSAT 1260–1423
More about Furman University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Furman University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026