Furman moves into top 50 in U.S. News rankings

Dear Furman Community,

I am proud to share with you that Furman University has moved up five spots to No. 46 among the “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report rankings, released today.

Among the annual guide’s other rankings for liberal arts and sciences universities, Furman rose significantly in the “Most Innovative Schools” list, climbing 16 places to No. 5, and “Best Undergraduate Teaching,” rising 27 spots to No. 12. Furman again ranked No. 3 for “Best Colleges for Veterans.” For more, please see our news release.

These rankings are just one measure of the innovative, high-quality education that Furman offers. They are an even greater recognition of the talent and hard work we see daily from you, our students, faculty and staff. I cannot thank you enough for helping us achieve these new heights.

Our overall ranking of 46th places Furman among the top quarter of the 223 national liberal arts and sciences colleges and universities that the magazine included in its rankings this year. I am particularly proud of our No. 5 “most innovative” ranking, as it is decided by other university presidents, provosts and admissions leaders, who are asked to list schools that demonstrate “cutting-edge changes” in the areas of curriculum, faculty, students, campus life, technology or facilities.

Around the country, people are taking notice of our creativity and determination to provide our students the most impactful learning experience possible. This wouldn’t be possible without all of you. Thank you, again.

Warmly,

Elizabeth Davis
President