About Furman University. Furman University in Greenville, SC reports an overall acceptance rate of 43.0%, an early-round acceptance rate of 55.9%, an SAT middle 50% of 1280–1418, a class size of 550, and a yield of 14.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Leading liberal arts university in the South with the signature Furman Advantage program integrating research, internships, and mentoring. Beautiful 750-acre campus with a lake and bell tower.