A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Converse College are primarily White with a small Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 30% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
70%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
10%
|
Converse College is a women's college. There are more female students than male students enrolled at Converse College with a gender ratio of 79% women to 21% men. Though it is a women's college, 21.26% of the student body is male. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Converse College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
21%
|
| Women |
79%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
273
|
| Women |
1,011
|
Converse College serves a low number of students outside of South Carolina, with 64 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
64%
|
| Out of State |
30%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
38% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 9.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217961 IPEDS survey data for Converse College.