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Furman University Men's Basketball

Welcome to the Furman University men's basketball recruiting profile. Furman competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Southern Conference from Greenville, South Carolina. Led by head coach Bob Richey, Furman University pairs a 43% acceptance rate with a 79% graduation rate and a $34,086 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
15
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southern Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
2,558
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
43%
State
South Carolina
City
Greenville
Address
3300 Poinsett Highway

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 66% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Bob Richey
Head Coach
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Pat Estepp
Assistant Head Coach
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Jordan Lyons
Assistant Coach
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Kotie Kimble
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
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Rett Lister
Assistant Coach/director of Operations
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Riley Conroy
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 74% of D1 men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
91%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
79%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$50,796
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$68,635
F

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 8% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$59,360
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$59,360
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$16,504
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$34,086
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 61% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$4,052,982
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$822,870
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