Outcomes at Furman
Graduation Rate
85.41%
Transfer-out Rate
12.18%
Retention Rate
88.00%
The graduation rate at Furman University is 85.41% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. 638 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 747 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 64.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 12.18% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The retention rate (full-time students) is 88% that is extremely higher (most students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Furman University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Furman University. 638 students have completed and 91 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 2 students still enrolled and 16 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 747 | 747 |
| Completers | 638 (85.41%) | 638 |
| Transfer-out | 91 (12.18%) | 91 |
| Still Enrolled | 2 (0.27%) | 2 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 16 (2.14%) | 16 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 585 students have completed in 4 years and additional 50 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 585 (78.31%) |
201 (71.53%) |
384 (82.40%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 50 (6.69%) |
35 (12.46%) |
15 (3.22%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 3 (0.40%) |
1 (0.36%) |
2 (0.43%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 85.41% (638/747) | 84.34% (237/281) | 86.05% (401/466) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 75.00% (3/4) | 66.67% (2/3) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Asian | 82.35% (14/17) | 66.67% (4/6) | 90.91% (10/11) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 89.74% (35/39) | 90.91% (20/22) | 88.24% (15/17) |
| Hispanic | 85.37% (35/41) | 87.50% (14/16) | 84.00% (21/25) |
| White | 85.97% (533/620) | 84.79% (184/217) | 86.60% (349/403) |
| Two or More Race | 81.82% (9/11) | 87.50% (7/8) | 66.67% (2/3) |
| Unknown | 61.54% (8/13) | 62.50% (5/8) | 60.00% (3/5) |