Converse University

Spartanburg, South Carolina
4-year Private university

Overview

Converse College is a private institution established in 1889 with city setting located at Spartanburg. It is ranked 23 in Regional Universities South in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices 4-1-4-based academic calendar.

#23 in Regional Universities South
Setting
Urban
Location Spartanburg, South Carolina
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1889
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
804 Undergraduates

Learning

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Psychology
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$34,580
Cost of Attendance
$17,304
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $23,096
Outstate Tuition Fee $23,096
Room and Board Fees $13,424
$29,934 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

82% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is your first language or if you score 500 or above on the SAT Critical Reading section or, from an English speaking country

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
--
--
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Jul
27
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$ Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$-- Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $34,580
--% Students with need received Financial Aid
--% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Endowed Academic Scholarships
Total Worth $1,000 to $8,500
Eligibility Incoming fresmen from South Carolina
Minimum Criteria determined by academic credentials
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

South Carolina Tuition Grant
Total Worth Up to $4,800
Details This grant is awarded to South Carolina residents with demonstrated financial need who choose to attend a private, four-year college in the state. Around 90% of Converse students who are South Carolina residents receive this grant. To be considered for this grant, you must submit the FAFSA by August 1 of each year.
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
Total Worth $6,700 first year to $10,000 with enhancement
Details To be considered for the top academic scholarship for South Carolina residents, you must either be in the top 6% of your class with a 3.5 GPA and a 1200 SAT/27 ACT or have a 4.0 GPA and a 1400 SAT/32 ACT. Eligible students are submitted for this award by their high school guidance counselor. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 college GPA and earn 30 credit hours per year, and an enhancement is available for sophomores who are science or math majors and completed 14 credit hours in science or math courses during the freshman year.

Students

804 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
74% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
52% Students graduate within 6 years