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Converse University

Converse University

Spartanburg, SC · City · 1,173 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
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Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Converse University is a private institution best known for its historic roots as a women's college and its successful transition to a coeducational university that still preserves its empowering heritage through the Converse College for Women. Academically, Converse is highly regarded for its prestigious Petrie School of Music, as well as its strong programs in education, the natural sciences, and the creative arts. The campus culture is tight-knit and vibrant, characterized by beloved annual traditions, close faculty mentorship, and active NCAA Division II athletics. A key distinction for prospective students is the university's ability to offer a personalized, conservatory-quality arts education alongside rigorous undergraduate research opportunities through the Nisbet Honors Program.

Wikipedia:Converse University is a private university in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It was established in 1889 by a group of Spartanburg residents and named after textile pioneer Dexter Edgar Converse. It was originally a women's college but now admits men.

Location
Spartanburg, SC, 29302-0006 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
170 mi away
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Cost
Cost of attendance
$38,838
Avg net price
$23,283
Room & board
$13,380
Tuition
$25,240
Books & supplies
$800/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$14,137
$30–48k
$18,500
$48–75k
$23,610
$75–110k
$24,754
$110k+
$29,105
Admissions
Admit rate
68%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1138
Reading 510–630
Math 500–620
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Converse University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
54%
4-yr on-time completion
56%
1st-yr retention
80%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
62%
Transferred
16%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
22%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,110
Median earnings (10yr)
$40,867
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$36,340
Student Body
Men 27%Women 73%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
40%
First-generation
32%
Median family income
$48,877
Independent students
15%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
43%
Hispanic
11%
Black
12%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
9%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
19%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$33,110
10 years after entry
$40,867
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services20
Biology, General20
Business Administration, Management and Operations20
Fine and Studio Arts11
Psychology, General10
Design and Applied Arts9
Music7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods5
Philosophy5
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft4
History4
Special Education and Teaching3
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3
Mathematics and Computer Science3
English Language and Literature, General2
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Institutional
Endowment
$88M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
98%
Avg faculty salary
$6,564/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,708
Federal loan rate
61%

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