Converse Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 67.74%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1130. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $25,240
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at Converse:
- Total Enrollment: 1,787, including 161 online students
- 1,173 Undergraduate, 614 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 25.2% men, 74.8% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 62%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 80%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 84 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 1 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 28 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Converse Overview
Converse University (Converse) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Spartanburg, SC. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The Converse's tuition & fees is $25,240 for the academic year 2024-2025. 98% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $18,066.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,787 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Converse's acceptance rate is 67.74% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.99%. The median SAT score is 1130 and the ACT score is 23.
Converse ranked 10th in South Carolina Colleges rankings. Converse University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Converse University is $25,240. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,825.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $27,583 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,648.
| Undergraduate | $25,240 |
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| Graduate | $10,825 |
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| Undergraduate | $27,583 |
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| Graduate | $14,648 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Converse University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Converse
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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