Overview
Student Population
| Location | Spartanburg, South Carolina |
| Online | converse.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Converse College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 1,720 prospective students applied, and 1,418 were granted admission. Of those admitted 186 enrolled in the school. 817 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 560 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $19,500 plus fees of $1,000. Converse College is ranked 626 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Converse College is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Converse College within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#626 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#395 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#3 in Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1200 |
| ACT | 16/21 |
| GPA | 3.89 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $1,000 |
| Room and Board | $11,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,610 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,210 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 20% |
| Education | 20% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Business | 9% |
| English and Literature | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217961 IPEDS survey data for Converse College.
Current students may use the Converse College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.