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Converse University
Spartanburg, SC · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 68%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,526
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Median earnings
- $45,726
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Converse University is a private nonprofit college in Spartanburg, SC with 1,173 undergraduates. It admits 68% of applicants, and admitted students average 1138 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,526 per year ($23,971 for families earning under $30,000). 44% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $45,726 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 68%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,628
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,682
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing510–630
200800
SAT Math500–620
200800
ACT Composite19–26
136
What Converse University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $41,330
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $34,144
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$23,971
- $30–48k$23,143
- $48–75k$22,788
- $75–110k$20,412
- $110k+$24,723
Get a personal estimate with Converse University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $45,726
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,173
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 32%
- White43%
- Hispanic11%
- Black12%
- Asian1%
Converse University FAQ
What is Converse University's acceptance rate?+
Converse University admits 68% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Converse University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 510–630 on SAT Reading and Writing and 500–620 on SAT Math; the average total is 1138.
What ACT score do you need for Converse University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–26.
Is Converse University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Converse University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,628 students applied to Converse University and 1,682 were admitted; 225 enrolled.
Does Converse University consider legacy status?+
No. Converse University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Converse University require an essay?+
Converse University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Converse University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $41,330 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,526.
What is Converse University's graduation rate?+
44% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 217961 · How we use this data
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