Converse University

4-years Private College In Spartanburg, SC

Converse University (referred to as Converse) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Spartanburg, SC. It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at Converse University is $23,096. The school has a total enrollment of 1,284 and student to faculty ratio is 11.11% (9 to 1).The highest degree offered at Converse University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$23,096 (2023)
Acceptance Rate55.57%
Student Population1,284
Test Scores1,140 (SAT) 23 (ACT)
Graduation Rate57%
Student to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
Converse University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1912 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Converse University is $23,096 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Converse University is $8,000 for academic year 2021-2022. Converse University offers the alternative tuition plans. 95 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $14,732 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Converse University is 55.57% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.88%. The average SAT score is 1,140 and the average ACT score is 23. Converse University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 1,284 students are attending at Converse University (804 undergraduate students). There are 84 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 4 part-time faculty working for Converse University. The students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 215 (full-time) and 10 (part-time). The graduation rate at Converse University is 57% and the retention rate is 74% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Converse University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Converse University offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Converse University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Converse University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Converse University Mission Statement
The primary mission of Converse College, founded in 1889, is the liberal education ofundergraduate women in a residential setting. Converse reaffirms the founder's originalconviction that a small undergraduate residential college of the liberal arts is a uniquelypowerful environment for developing the talents of women. As a community of scholars, wherestudents and faculty pursue excellence and collaborate in the search for truth, Conversedevelops in students scholarly excellence, personal honor, confidence, and skills to be life-long learners. The College draws much of its character from its Christian heritage and welcomesstudents of all faiths. Converse expands its mission by offering graduate degrees and otherprograms for women and men. Ultimately, graduates embody the qualities of a Converseeducation as they assume roles of leadership, service, and citizenship.