Converse College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Converse College
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Converse College is a small private college located on an urban campus in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 852, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The college offers 50 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $22,746.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentNo
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile21-26
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1030-1238
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
2k
Students enrolled
41%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
58%
Unknown
8%
Black
12%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
1
Total Online Enrollment
547
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.41% online, 59% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
99% On-campus
1% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's4% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $22,746 | $22,746 |
| Graduate | $7,750 | $7,750 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,350 |
| On-campus room and board | $13,424 |
| On-campus other expenses | $3,300 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,424 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,500 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,500 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $40,820 | $40,820 |
| Off-campus without family | $42,020 | $42,020 |
| Off-campus with family | $28,596 | $28,596 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
42%
State Grant Aid
62%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
39%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debtafter graduation
$27k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Education. | |||
| 4 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 5 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 6 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 7 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 8 | History. | |||
| 9 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 10 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 11 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 12 | Psychology. | |||
| 13 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 14 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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