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Converse University

Converse University

Spartanburg, SC · City · 1,173 students
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$23,283
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
54%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$40,867
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
68%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
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 & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$25,240
Housing & food (on campus)$13,380
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$50,690
Average net price$23,283
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$25,240
Housing & food (on campus)$13,380
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$50,690
Average net price$23,283
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.converse.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Converse University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$35,716
Fees$450
Housing$14,524
Books & supplies$620
Personal expenses$1,850
Transportation$1,070
Total published by the school$50,690
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$14,137
$30–48k
$18,500
$48–75k
$23,610
$75–110k
$24,754
$110k+
$29,105
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
54%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
56%
Back for yr 2
80%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
62% graduated · 16% transferred · 22% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$33,110
10 yrs after entry$40,867
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$27k
90th percentile$36,340
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): 50% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
68%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1138
R 510–630 · M 500–620
SAT middle 50%: 1010–1250
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 27%Women 73%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
40%
First-gen
32%
Family income
$48,877
Independent
15%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
43%
Hispanic
11%
Black
12%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
9%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
19%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Equestrian
    Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Golf
    Women's
  • Gymnastics
    Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$33,110
After 10 yrs
$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
Resources
Endowment
$88M
Full-time faculty
98%
Faculty salary
$6,564/mo
Teaching spend
$8,708
per student
Federal loans
61%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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