Founded in 1826 and rooted in Judeo-Christian values, Furman is nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Greenville County, the most populous county in South Carolina. The university nurtures a lifetime relationship with its students.
Most students participate in at least one experiential learning activity before they graduate.
The uniqueness and beauty of Furman can be fully appreciated only through a campus visit. Furman has been selected by the Princeton Review as one of the five most scenic university campuses in the nation. And the American Society of Landscape Architects recently recognized Furman as one of the most beautifully landscaped areas in the country. Indeed, Furman provides a beautiful and serene setting in which students learn, explore, and develop a well-rounded outlook and lifetime friends.