Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division I
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
Furman University — editorial overview (Greenville, SC)
The city of Greenville, South Carolina, has tons of “southern charm”, and in the northern suburbs, one can find historic Furman University. The campus is beautiful, with lots of trees and paths for walking or biking. The vibe is conservative, traditional, and well-dressed. Facult...
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