Furman University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1786 United States of America #412

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Institution Info

Founded: 1826
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 2,880 students
Faculty: 272
Endowment: $670.0M
Website: http://www.furman.edu

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Furman University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1826. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 2,880 students, an endowment of $670.0M.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1786 · Ranked	68,58

Research Output via OpenAlex

142

h-index

136,022

Citations

4,457

Publications

2,426

i10-index

1,21

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Furman University's global ranking?

Furman University is ranked #1,786 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #412 position.

When was Furman University founded?

Furman University was founded in 1826, making it 200 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Furman University?

Furman University has a student body of approximately 2,880 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 10:1.

What is Furman University's research output?

Furman University has produced 4,457 research publications with 136,022 total citations and an h-index of 142, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Furman University's endowment?

Furman University has an endowment of approximately $670.0M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.