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Facts and Figures for the Furman Class of 2028
A group of first-year students in the class of 2028 pose for a photograph during the 2024 Convocation. Photo by Nathan Gray, Furman University.
Furman officially welcomed the Class of 2028 this morning with Convocation. There are 616 first-year Paladins, chosen from 10,813 applicants, according to the Office of Admissions. We welcomed another 42 students who transferred here.
Here are a few more interesting facts about the Class of 2028.
- 58% female
- 42% male
- 28% racial and ethnic diversity (including international students)
They’re from everywhere.
- 40 states are represented
- 26 countries are represented
- 17% are from the Mid-Atlantic/Northeast
- 10% are from the West/Midwest
- 14% are from the Southeast (outside the Carolinas and Georgia)
- 50% are from Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina
They’re high academic achievers.
- 3.66 unweighted core GPA
- 7 class valedictorians
- 127 in the top 10% of their graduating class
- 201 National Honor Society members
They’re very well rounded.
- 143 two-varsity athletes
- 192 significantly involved in community service
- 61 founded a club or organization
- 64 lived outside the U.S.
They’re innovators.
- 2 podcasters
- 5 business owners
- 1 has 4,000 YouTube subscribers
- 1 authored eight books
Find out more about this amazing class, and how to apply, from our New Student Profile page.