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Furman University Score Requirements
Furman University's average SAT score is 1352, with a 25th percentile at 1280 and a 75th percentile at 1417. The average ACT score is 30, with a range from 28 at the 25th percentile to 32 at the 75th percentile. The average unweighted GPA is 3.67, and the minimum TOEFL score required is 90. For IELTS, the average score is 7.0, while the Duolingo English Test average score is 115. Additionally, Furman allows superscoring and has a test-optional policy.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Furman University reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.67 for undergraduate admissions. The 25th percentile stands at 3.37, while the 75th percentile is at 3.87. Data for the weighted GPA average and percentiles is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1280-1417.5
Average: 1352
Submitting SAT: 27.3%
Math: 610-710
Reading: 650-720
Furman University reported an average SAT score of 1352, with a 25th percentile score of 1280 and a 75th percentile score of 1417.5. The SAT Math scores range from a 25th percentile of 610 to a 75th percentile of 710, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) scores range from 650 at the 25th percentile to 720 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 27.3% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
28-32
Average: 30
Submitting ACT: 21.9%
Math: 26-31
English: 29-35
Reading: -
Science: -
Furman University has an average ACT score of 30, with the 25th percentile at 28 and the 75th percentile at 32. For the ACT Math component, the 25th percentile is 26 and the 75th percentile is 31, while the English component shows a 25th percentile of 29 and a 75th percentile of 35. The university notes that 21.9% of students submitted ACT scores as part of their application. Data for the Reading and Science components is not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
90-90
Average: 90
Minimum: 90
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Furman University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 90 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 90, with the 25th and 75th percentiles both at 90. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Furman University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, meaning they consider the highest section scores from multiple test attempts to create a student's best possible composite score. This approach can benefit applicants by potentially enhancing their overall scores, showcasing their best performance.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Furman University is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores as part of their admissions application. It also allows self-reporting of scores, which permits students to indicate their test results without needing to submit official score reports initially. Currently, 27.3% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 21.9% submit ACT scores, indicating that some students submit both types of scores, as the total exceeds 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
36-40
Average: 38
Furman University reports an average IB score of 38, with the scores falling within a range of 36 at the 25th percentile to 40 at the 75th percentile. The recommended higher level subjects for applicants include English A (Language & Literature), Math AA, Biology, and History, while standard level subjects recommended are Psychology, Chemistry, and Economics.
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