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Converse University Trade Programs

Converse University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Spartanburg, SC. A Smaller City provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Converse University?

Contact details for Converse University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	580 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29302-0006
Phone:	8645969000
Website:	www.converse.edu/
Admissions:	www.converse.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.converse.edu/office/financial-planning/

How Do I Get Into Converse University?

You can apply to Converse University online at: https://www.converse.edu/admissions/apply/

Converse University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Converse University

Here’s what Converse University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Converse University?

Converse University maintains an acceptance rate of 68%, which makes it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

24% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 17% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Converse University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 510 and 630. Math scores were between 500 and 620.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1010 to 1250. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Converse University ranged between 19 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Converse University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	836	489	58%
Women	2,124	1,520	72%

Can I Afford Converse University?

The average net price after aid at Converse University is $19,712. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$24,790
In-State Fees	$450
Out-of-State Tuition	$24,790
Out-of-State Fees	$450
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$25,240
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$25,240

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 29% of students at Converse University receive some form of financial aid (233 students).

Nearly 98% of students at Converse University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $18,066 per student.

40% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,668.

Student Loan Debt

61% of Converse University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,654 per year.

Converse University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,543 students enrolled at Converse University, all undergraduate. Converse University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 845 undergraduate students at Converse University, approximately 27% are male and 73% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Converse University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	10
Black or African American	98
Hispanic	92
White	365
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	29
Non-Resident	74

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Converse University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Carolina	164
North Carolina	14
Georgia	12
Florida	5
New York	5

Additionally, approximately 8.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Converse University

Converse University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

502 undergraduate students at Converse University took at least one online class.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Converse University

Converse University offers 15 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Converse University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.